One should know that the true meaning of satsang is to associate with the ātmā, which is true; to associate with Paramatma, who is true; to associate with the guru, who is true; and to associate with true shastras. One who practices this divine satsang becomes blissful. (8–9)

One should know that the true meaning of satsang is to associate with the ātmā, which is true; to associate with Paramatma, who is true; to associate with the guru, who is true; and to associate with true shastras. One who practices this divine satsang becomes blissful. (8–9)

To offer singular, resolute and supreme devotion to Bhagwan Swaminarayan, one should receive the Ashray Diksha Mantra³ and affiliate with the Satsang. (18)

3. ‘Ashray Diksha Mantra’ refers to a specific mantra recited when one first takes refuge in Satsang.

For the moksha of one’s ātmā, a mumukshu should lovingly take refuge of Sahajanand Shri Hari and the Aksharbrahman Gunatit guru.⁵ (20)

5. ‘Gunatit guru’ refers to the Aksharbrahman guru, who is beyond māyā.

Upon taking the refuge of satsang, one should always wear a double-stranded wooden kanthi around the neck and accept the niyams of satsang. (21)