1. Get up at 4.00 a.m. daily. Do Japa(repetition of the divine name) and Meditation.
2. Take Sattwic Ahara (congenial food). Do not overload the stomach.
3. Sit on Padma or Siddha Asana (Lotus posture or Accomplished posture) for Japa and Dhyana(Meditation).
4. Have a separate meditation room under lock and key.
5. Give in charity one-tenth of income.
6. Study systematically one chapter of Bhagavad Gita.
7. Preserve Veerya (the vital force). Sleep separately.
8. Give up smoking, intoxicating drinks and Rajasic food (food that will make one restless).
9. Fast on Ekadasi days(11th day of the New Moon and Full Moon) or live on milk on fruits only.
10. Observe Mouna (Silence) for two hours daily and during meals also.
11. Speak Truth at any cost. Speak little and sweetly.
12. Reduce your wants. Lead a happy contented life.
13. Never hurt the feelings of others. Be kind to all.
14. Think of the mistakes you have committed (Self-analysis) and resolve never to repeat them again.
15. Do not depend upon servants.
16. Think of God as soon as you get up and when you go to bed.
17. Have always a Japa Mala (Holy Beads) around your neck or in your pocket.
18. Have the motto: "Simple Living and High Thinking"
19. Serve the Sadhus, Sannyasins and poor and sick persons.
20. Keep a daily spiritual diary. Stick to your routine.
(From a Free Pamphlet published by Sivananda Satsang Bhavan, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India)
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