Santosha
Short Summary
Contentment — the radical joy of enoughness, here and now.
Full Description
*Santosha* is the satisfaction that arises when we stop seeking elsewhere. In Tantra, contentment is not passive resignation, but the recognition that all arises within the Self. This joy does not depend on conditions — it is the natural fragrance of awareness.
Try this: Name three things you already have that bring quiet joy. Sit with them for a breath each.
TED's Take
Humming with enough
Physical/Emotional Associations
gratitude; vagal tone; ease; reduced craving
Related Songs
Lakshmicha
To Make the Personality More Pleasing
When Lakshmi melted into his heart, Vishnu’s nature changed. Even though he was noble in thought and action to begin with, the depth of his change in those qualities was incalculable. Her grace and subsequent union with his heart enabled Lakshmi to become Vishnu’s spouse, or patni in Sanskrit. Thereafter, his already noble personality changed and became gentle
and pure in every way without relinquishing power. The following mantra will similarly bestow pleasing qualities upon your personality. Although it is a long mantra, you will find that it is easy to learn and a delight to say. Early in my career as a spiritual teacher, I used this mantra to help erase any blemish on my personality that might stand in the way of my doing my job properly.
