The Significance of the Full Moon in the Yogic Tradition
The full moon or Purnima is a spiritually significant day that has propelled many to realize their ultimate nature. On this day, the planetary alignment provides a natural support for one who is striving to transcend their limitations and become meditative. This is why the Yogic tradition prescribed Purnima as a day for meditation and spiritual sadhana.
Reviving this august tradition, Sadhguru is now offering the potent possibility of experiencing Purnima in his presence. Sadhguru Satsang, Full Moon Flirtations, is a unique online series of twelve monthly Satsangs that includes Sadhguru’s wisdom, powerful guided meditations, and an incisive question-and-answer session.
Soaked in Stillness
As the first Satsang unfolded on 28 March 2021, it became clear that Sadhguru had planned something completely new and different. As people joined the livestream from all over the world, Sadhguru explained why he chose to call these moonlit sessions “flirtations.” He then led the intimate group through a powerful guided meditation that touched the very core of one’s being.
Preetha from Tamil Nadu shared her experience of the Satsang:
“Full Moon Flirtations made me take a deep dive into the unknown territories of who I am. It was a perfect love affair that I never want to lose – cool and intense at the same time. The guided meditation was an instant supercharger. The energy that set in was so incredibly high! I was in a state where silence started permeating my very being and tears of ecstasy were flowing endlessly. I felt drenched in the elixir of Sadhguru's grace.”
Dolaa from Tamil Nadu discovered the power of a Purnima evening spent in the presence of a realized master. She says:
“The Full Moon Flirtations Satsang was a wonderful opportunity to not only bask in the glory of the moon but to bask in the glorious presence of Sadhguru. The meditation sessions are the best part. I was soaked in the calmness and stillness of the night.”
A Transformative Process in More Ways Than One
These guided meditations are not just a one-time process. Participants are encouraged to make these new processes a part of their lives and continue to reap the benefits every day.
Remarkably, technology has become so advanced and readily available that today we can measure the physical impact of these powerful processes.
Renu from Madhya Pradesh says, “The new sadhana that Sadhguru gave on Purnima is dynamite! I track my resting heart rate regularly through a device called Oura ring. My RHR average over the last one year is 66. After I started doing the meditation regularly, it first dropped to 57, then to 53 and yesterday to an astounding 47!”
With the pandemic disrupting lives and destroying livelihoods, the high-powered monthly boost has come at the perfect time.
Neema from Kerala says, “During the last few months, I have been going through the worst kind of social situation as I was secluded in a small room, far away from the comforts of my home. The only forces that kept me sane were my spiritual practices and Sadhguru Exclusive. That was the time when Sadhguru announced the Full Moon Flirtations, and I jumped right in.
“My experience of the Satsang was so overwhelming. It was unlike any other Satsang we have attended before. This one was special. It was like attending the Satsang live. I felt like I was sitting right there with Sadhguru. It was an amazing experience for me.”
Behind the Scenes: Working to Reach Every Corner of the World
Nitesh Jain, an Ishanga who has been involved in organizing the events, gives us a backstage glimpse:
“I don’t think people realize the scale of this project. We are looking at peak traffic of over 9,000 people per minute. When the Satsang goes live, over 120,000 people join online. After Mahashivratri, Sadhguru Satsang, Full Moon Flirtations is the largest online event that is happening in terms of reaching people.
“On a personal level, I did my Inner Engineering when I was working in Australia and apart from the Shambhavi Mahamudra Kriya, the only way I had to really connect to Sadhguru was through YouTube videos. The Satsangs I saw with the Chandrakund backdrop were so valuable and transformative. At that time, I bowed down to people who made this available to us. When I came to the Isha Yoga Center as a volunteer, I discovered that Sadhguru used to do a Purnima Satsang for the small group of people living here at that time, and there were always meditative processes done exclusively on that day. Now I see Sadhguru extending the same intimacy to everyone in the world. It is a privilege to be part of this offering. I feel connected to the participants and in some way see them as myself because six years ago, that was me.”
Sunil, software developer of the Full Moon Flirtations application, shares:
“I am very happy that we get to help bring the ‘one drop’ spirituality mission of our Guru closer to reality. Participants told me that doing these meditations in Sadhguru’s presence is a profound experience. This is really fantastic, and we as a generation are blessed to have Sadhguru.
“Pulling off this big program with homegrown solutions end to end is a Herculean task due to the tech stack diversity. But somehow, with the grace of our Guru, we are able to overcome the technological barriers and deliver an industry-level product that has enabled us to take the event to remote parts of the country where the network and facilities are meager.
“After building this platform and seeing the results, I am sure that one drop of spirituality for every human being on the planet will become a reality.”
Participants from All Over the Globe
The first four editions of the Satsang have been attended by a whopping 380,513 participants from 177 countries. The Satsang is also translated live into six languages – Hindi, Tamil, Russian, French, Spanish, and German.
Miguel, a student from Spain, shares:
“I love Sadhguru! He makes so much sense to me, and I am always ready to participate in anything that he is offering online. I always wanted my parents to be touched by Sadhguru in some form, but because they do not understand English, it wasn’t really possible so far. But now, because these Satsangs are being translated live in Spanish, they are able to participate. The guided meditations have easy to understand animations that they are able to follow. I can see the glow on their faces after attending the Satsangs. I just can’t thank Sadhguru enough for making this happen for them.”
A Mystical Native American Location
With Sadhguru, you never know what to expect. There was a surprise in store for participants as they tuned in to the Satsang on the evening of 24 June. Sadhguru conducted the Satsang with the majestic backdrop of Mato Tipila, a mystical Native American space that he first encountered while exploring spiritual North America last year. While the ambiance left everyone spellbound, it was the powerful fire meditation that energized and invigorated all.
For many, these Full Moon Flirtations with Sadhguru are blossoming into a lifelong love affair.
Jose Urias, a healthcare professional from Melbourne, Australia, put it succinctly:
“Experience what a Yogi can do with you on a full moon night. For me, it was a transformative adventure!”
