Daily, one should reflect on the impermanent nature of the world and on one’s ātmā as eternal and sachchidānand. (151)

One should understand that all which has happened, which is happening, and which will happen is solely due to Swaminarayan Bhagwan’s will and only for my benefit. (152)

One should daily pray to Swaminarayan Bhagwan and the Brahmaswarup guru with faith and devotion. (153)

When one experiences impulses of egotism, jealousy, lust, anger, and other base instincts, one should calmly reflect: ‘I am akshar; I am a servant of Purushottam.’ (154)

Also, one should remain strong in the belief that Swaminarayan Bhagwan himself, who is the destroyer of all base instincts, is always with me. (155)

One should always observe swadharma and renounce pardharma. Swadharma means to observe the commands of Bhagwan and the guru. The wise mumukshu should realize that pardharma is disregarding their instructions and acting willfully. (156–157)

One should always observe swadharma and renounce pardharma. Swadharma means to observe the commands of Bhagwan and the guru. The wise mumukshu should realize that pardharma is disregarding their instructions and acting willfully. (156–157)

One should avoid even [apparently] beneficial actions that impede devotion, transgress the niyams of satsang or cause one to lapse from dharma. (158)

One should offer appropriate respect to those who are senior in age, possess greater wisdom or are more virtuous by bowing reverently, using polite speech and expressing other forms of regard. (159)

One should always respect the learned, seniors and teachers. According to one’s capacity, one should honor them with good words and other such deeds. (160)