The idea of satsang as a spiritual or devotional activity is well known to the followers. Generally speaking, satsang is a congregation of religious or spiritual people who assemble together to listen to a guru or a religious discourse or participate in some religious or spiritual activity such as devotional singing, dancing, meditation or concentration. Serving those who participate in such activities is also considered part of satsang only.

Satsangs provide people with an opportunity to keep themselves engaged in divine centered thoughts and actions and remain focused on their respective paths. Properly conducted satsangs can generate powerful, cleansing, inspiring and purifying thought vibrations which can uplift the people who participate in them and also sanctify the place in which they are organized.