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)

In this world, brahmavidyā cannot be fully realized in life without the Brahmaswarup guru.⁶ (22)

6. ‘Brahmaswarup guru’ refers to the Aksharbrahman guru.

Without the Aksharbrahman guru, supreme, unwavering conviction (nishchay) in Paramatma cannot be attained and one’s ātmā also cannot acquire brahmabhāv. (23)

Without the Brahmaswarup guru, perfect devotion also cannot be offered, ultimate bliss cannot be attained and the three types of misery⁷ also cannot be eradicated. (24)

7. The three types of misery are those that stem from other beings, the deities and personal shortcomings.

Therefore, one should always take the refuge of the manifest Aksharbrahman guru, who enables one to attain all objectives and experience Paramatma. (25)

All satsangis should always renounce all harmful addictions, as addictions cause numerous illnesses and miseries. (26)

One should never consume intoxicating substances, such as alcohol, bhang and tobacco. One should also refrain from smoking. (27)

All women and men should never engage in any form of gambling or adultery. (28)

Satsangis should never eat meat, fish, eggs, onions, garlic or hing. (29)

One should consume water, milk and other drinkable items [only] after they have been filtered. Food items and beverages that are forbidden should never be consumed. (30)