Satsang is not a lecture or a debate. It is an experiential space. In Melbourne, seekers from all walks of life gather quietly in rooms where the noise of the world fades and something timeless comes into focus. These meetings are called satsang. In the simplest terms, satsang means “a meeting in truth.” It is a space where people come together in the presence of a teacher, not to absorb beliefs, but to directly experience the stillness and clarity that lie beneath the mind’s constant movement.
For many in Australia, satsang has become a doorway into deeper self-inquiry and the realisation that awakening is not a distant goal. It is the recognition of what is already here.
What is Satsang?
The word satsang comes from Sanskrit, combining sat, meaning truth, and sangha, meaning community or gathering. In satsang, there is no performance, no ritual, and no pressure to accept any doctrine. It is simply an opportunity to sit in the company of someone who lives in the awareness that truth is not separate from life.
You can read more about the meaning and history of satsang on our What is Satsang? page, but its essence cannot be captured fully by definitions. It is something that unfolds in the shared silence, in the unplanned words that arise, and in the stillness that lingers long after the meeting ends.
What to Expect in a Melbourne Satsang with Rajiv
Rajiv Agarwal’s satsangs in Melbourne are full of ancient wisodm and deeply personal. They usually begin with a quiet settling, allowing participants to leave behind the pace of the outside world. Rajiv may start by speaking about a particular aspect of awakening or responding to a question from the group.
Conversations often explore the nature of thought, the illusion of separation, and the direct experience of awareness. Rajiv’s responses come from a place beyond philosophy, grounded in decades of lived spiritual practice and his own awakening. He points participants back to what is present right now, cutting through layers of seeking and expectation.
Silence is a central part of these gatherings. In that silence, many discover a sense of peace and spaciousness that words cannot deliver. Some feel an easing of tension they have carried for years. Others recognise that what they have been searching for is not somewhere else.
Experiences from Past Gatherings
Over the years, seekers have come to Rajiv’s satsangs with a wide range of questions and life experiences. Some arrive in the middle of a personal crisis, others with years of spiritual study behind them. Many come out of curiosity, unsure what they will find.
One participant described their first satsang as “a homecoming I did not know I needed.” Another spoke about a single sentence from Rajiv that ended years of restless searching. For some, the impact is immediate. For others, the seeds planted in satsang take time to grow, quietly shifting the way they see and live in the world.
How Satsang Works
The questions that arise are not always answered in the way the mind expects. Sometimes the response is silence. Sometimes it is a story. At other times, it is a simple pointer that opens a new way of seeing.
What makes satsang powerful is not just the words, but the presence in which those words are spoken. Rajiv is not interested in creating followers. His intention is to help people recognise their own direct connection to truth. In satsang, the role of the teacher is to point to what is already here, waiting to be noticed.
For those in Melbourne and across Australia, it is a chance to meet with an awakened teacher without travelling to distant retreats or monasteries.
Satsang with Rajiv is open to everyone. You do not need prior experience in meditation or spiritual practice. All that is required is a willingness to listen, to question, and to see for yourself.
Join a Melbourne Satsang
If you feel drawn to explore the nature of awareness, or if you sense there is something deeper to life than constant striving, satsang can be the place to begin. These gatherings are held regularly in Melbourne, creating a community where seekers support one another in living with greater presence and clarity.
