Seven Key Practices of Sant Mat Mysticism
“The practice of devotion and striving for Liberation require seven means which are of paramount importance:
1) Satsang (association with the Saints which includes the study of their writings and Scriptures),
2) selfless service of the spiritual Master [seva],
3) strong love for God [Bhakti],
4) moral rectitude,
5) purity of the heart,
6) Japa (repetition of the Divine name [simran]) and
7) Dhyana (meditation). In the practice of meditation – both gross and subtle meditations are described. In subtle meditation – the meditation of the bindu (point) – the meditation of Light – Drishti Yoga (the Yoga of vision) and Nadanusandhana (the meditation of Sound) – Surat-Shabda-Yoga (the Yoga of Sound) are described.” (Swami Santsevi Ji)
“Pierce through the six chakras, and ascend upwards. Listen to the Melody Divine arising there. Through the Melody, the turbulent mind is quelled. Realize that only thus is thy practice made fruitful. Listen to the heavenly Music and attain liberation while still living. It is your Music I hear O Lord. The rhythm of Drums, Jantar, and Vina. The supreme moment has come.” (Sant Namdev)