1. Nitnem (Daily religious observance)
One should perform the 'Nitnem' regularly.
It is the treasure, asset, wealth and property of a Sikh. It is the sacred obligation of every baptised Sikh to daily recite at least the following five baanies (Holy Hymns) of Nitnem: Early Morning: Japji Sahib, Jaap Sahib, Sudha Swaiyae, Chaupayee and Anand Sahib followed by Ardas (prayer). Evening: Rehraas Sahib. Bedtime: Kirtan Sohilla.
Amrit Vailey Uth Kae jaae Ander Dariaao Nahuande
Sahaj Samadh Agaadh Vich Ek Mun Hoae Gur Jap Japande,
Mathe Tikke Lal Lae Sadh Sangat Chal Jaae Behande,
Sabad Surat Liv Leen Hoae Satgur Bani Gaae Sunande,
Bhaae Bhagat Bhai Varetmaan Gur Sewa Gurpurb Karande
Sanjhe Sodar Gavana Mun Male Milande
Raat Kirat Sohila Kar Aarti Parshad Vandande
Gurmukh Sukh Fal Piram Chakhande." (Bhai Gurdas Ji)
(They bathe early dawn and in a state of equipoise they meditate on His Name, putting red tilak on forehead they sit amidst Saadh Sangat, immersed in Naam they sing Guru's Baani, living in Sewa they celebrate Gurpurabs, in the evenings they recite Kirtan Sohilla and Aarti. Thus they enjoy the fruits of Divine bliss.)
Sant Ji Maharaj also preached that one should recite Nitnem before coming to the morning Dewan (holy congregation) otherwise he fails to do it afterwards.

2. Meditation on the Divine Name
Jinee Aaesa Har Naam Na Cheteo Se Kahe Jag Aayae Ram Raje. (450)
(Those who don't meditate on His Divine Name, What for have they come to this world?)

Sodhat Sodhat Sodh Beechara Bin Har Bhajan Nahi Chhutkara. (260)
(I searched and searched and searched, and now I have come to realize, that without meditating on the Lord, there is no emancipation.)

3. Wondrous power of meditation
Naam Japat Kot Soor Ujjaraa Binsae Bhram Andheraa (700)
(By reciting the Lord's True Name we get the light of billions of suns, Thus casting away the darkness of ignorance and whimsical beliefs.)
Continuous meditation at all times on the Divine Name with full devotion and concentration creates wondrous power that keeps billions of Suns, Moons, spheres and the entire creations of the Universe moving.
Sant Ji made this observation when an engineer was showing him a power plant, where electricity was being generated by fast rotation of the dynamo.

4. Method of Naam Simran (Meditation)
Feel the presence of the Almighty within, with full faith and devotion. Recite the Divine Name with the tongue. In the beginning the lips and the tongue continue gently moving up and down and slowly go on uttering 'Waheguru', Waheguru' at a stretch with rapt devotion. Then by and by continue uttering 'Waheguru',Waheguru', gently with the tip of the tongue touching the velum and the lips remaining almost still. In the third stage, with breathing 'Wahe' should go along with the breath while inhaling and 'Guru' should emerge along with the breath while exhaling.
Bahar Bhitter Eko Janaho Eh gur gian Batai (684)
(The Guru has made me realize that He pervades everywhere, within and without us.)

By reciting the Divine Name in this way and after continuous intense meditation, the fourth stage is bestowed upon the searcher in which the Divine word and the devoted mind become one and merge.

Kabir Too Too Karta To Hoohaa Mujh Meh Raha Na Hoohn.
Jab Aappa Par Ka Mit Gayaa Jat Dekhau tat Too (1375)
(Kabeer, repeating, "You, You", I have become like You. Nothing of me remains in myself. When the difference between myself and others is removed, then wherever I look, I see only You.)

But the essential requirement of all these steps of Nam-Simran is that one should do it realizing the presence of Akal Purakh within and every where.

Gur Kee Murat Mun Meh Dhiaan. Gur Kae Shabad Mantar Mun Maan.
Gur Kae Charan Ridae Lae Dharon. Gur Parbrehm Sada Namaskaro" (864)
(Meditate on the image of the Guru within your mind; let your mind accept the Word of the Guru's Shabad, and His Mantra. Enshrine the Guru's feet within your heart. Bow in humility forever before the Guru, the Supreme Lord God.)

5. The occult power (ridhi-sidhi) are of no avail. The realization of Godconsciousness, 'Atam-Pad' is at a far higher pedestal.
Achar Chare Tan Sidh Hoi Sidhi Te Budh Paee
Prem Ke Ser Laage Tan Bhiter Taan Bhrum Kateyaa Jaayee. (607)
(One who attains purity of mind and heart by love of True Name gets rid of vices. Enjoy the eternal bliss living in Truth to get rid of whims and fancies.)

Ridh Sidh Sabh Moh Hae Naam Naa Vasse Mun Aayee. (593)
(Riches and the supernatural spiritual powers of the Siddhas are all emotional attachments; through them, the Naam, the Name of the Lord, does not come to dwell in the mind.)

6. Spiritual Humanism is not possible without selfless service.
Sewa Karat Hoi Nihkami Tis Ko Hot Prapat Swami. (286)
(He, who performs Guru's service without expecting reward, attains the blessings of the Lord.)

Kar Kirpa Jiskae Hirdae Gareebe Bassave.
Nanak Eehaan Mukat Aagae Sukh Paave. (278)
(O Nanak, is liberated here, and obtains peace hereafter.)

Gur Sewa Te Sukh Oopjae Phir Dukh Na Lage Aaaye.
Jaman Marna Mit Gayaa Kaale Ka Kichh Naa Basai. (651)
(Serving the Guru, peace is produced, and then, one does not suffer in pain. The cycle of birth and death is brought to an end, and death has no power over at all.)

7. Rising above the trinity of Tamo, Rajo and Sato is considered as achieving the stage of God-consciousness or opening of Trikuti. Realizing the God within is the opening of Dasam Dwaar.
Trikuti Chhutae Daswa Dar Khule Tan Mun Khiwaa Bhai" (1123)
(When the bondage of three pronged maya is cast away, Then the tenth door opens to bless the person with eternal bliss.)

The Chand Na Suraj Pawan Na Pani. Sakhi Jaagi Gurmukh Jaani. (974)
(There is no moon or sun, no air or water there. The Gurmukh becomes aware, and knows the Teachings.)
 
Dinas Na Raen Baed Nahi Shastra Tahaa Basse Nirankara. (484)
(Where there is neither day nor night, and neither Vedas nor Shaastras, there, the Formless Lord abides.)

Begampur Saher Ko Naun. Dookh Andoh Nahin The Thau. (345)
(Baygumpura, 'the city without sorrow', is the name of the town. There is no suffering or anxiety there.)

Gurmukh Anter Sehaj Hai Mun Charyaa Daswai Akaas
Tithai Oongh Na Bhuk Hai Har Amrit Naam Sukh Vaas
Nanak Dukh Sukh Viaapat Nahi Jithe Atam Ram Pargaas. (1414)
(Within the Gurmukh is intuitive peace and poise; his mind ascends to the Tenth Plane of the Akaashic Ethers. No one is sleepy or hungry there; they dwell in the peace of the Ambrosial Name of the Lord. O Nanak, pain and pleasure do not afflict anyone, where the Light of the Lord, the Supreme Soul, illuminates.)

8. Shabad Guru Surat Dhun Chela (943).
Sant Ji clarified that our Guru is Shabad'. It is not appropriate to worship body.
Bani Guru Guru Hai Bani Vich Bani Amrit Saare. (982)
(Guru's Word is the manifestation of the Guru Himself. And the Guru is to be found in the Guru's Word.)

Wah Wah Bani Nirankaar Hai Tis Jewad Avar Na Koi.
Wah Wah Agam Athah Hai Wah Wah Sacha Soi. (515)
(Waaho! Waaho! is the Bani, the Word, of the Formless Lord. There is no other as great as He is.
Waaho! Waaho! The Lord is unfathomable and inaccessible. Waaho! Waaho! He is the True One.)

9. All Jantras, Mantras and Tantras fade away with the supremacy of Gurbani.
Sunat Japat Har Naam Jass Tan Kee Door Ballai.
Mahan Mantra Nanak Kathe Har Ke Gun Gaaee. (814)
(One who listens to the praise of the Lord and recites His Name, His sins and maladies are cast away. Nanak chants the Mahaa Mantra, the Great Mantra, singing the Glorious Praises of the Lord.)

Dhur Kee Bani Aayee. Tin Sagli Chint Mittai. (628)
(The Bani of His Word emanated from the Primal Lord. It eradicates all anxiety.)

Kajar Koth Meh Bhaee Na Kaaree Nirmal Baran Banio Ree.
Maha Mantra Gur Hirdai Basio Acharaj Naam Sunio Ree. (384)
(In the store-room of the lamp-black, I did not turn black; my color remained immaculate and pure. The Guru has implanted the Maha Mantra, the Great Mantra, within my heart, and I have heard the wondrous Naam, the Name of the Lord.)

Ram Nam Jo Jan Japae Andin Sad Jaagai.
Tant Mant Nah Johee Tit Chhakh Na Lagai. (817)
(That humble being who chants the Lord's Name, remains always awake and aware, night and day. He is not affected by charms and spells, nor is he harmed by the evil eye.)

10. 'Panth' means Gurmat way of Life. Masses do not constitute 'Panth'. Those who follow Guru Gobind Singh are the ‘Panth'.
Mere Heeare Preet Ramrai Ki Gur Marag Panth Bataiya. (172)
(Within my mind is the Love of the Sovereign Lord, The Guru has shown me the path and way to Him.)

Charan Chalo Marg Gobind. Mittae Paap Japiai Har Bind. (281)
(With your feet, walk in the Way of the Lord. Sins are washed away, chanting the Lord's Name, even for a moment.)

Santa Sangat Paayeea Jit Jamke Panth Na Jaeeyai. (132)
(Join the Society of the Saints, and you shall not have to go down the path of Death.)

Gur Satgur Daatte Panth Battaiya Har Milyaa Aaye Prabh Meri.
Andin Anand Bhaiya Vadbhagi Sabh Aas Puji Jan Keri. (170)
(The Guru, the True Guru, the Giver, has shown me the Way; my Lord God came and met me.
Night and day, I am filled with bliss; by great good fortune, all of the hopes of His humble servant have been fulfilled.)

11. One should not make an appeal for money in Sangat in the holy presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. If everybody contributes his 'Daswandh' (One tenth of one's earning) there will be no shortage of funds and all the humanitarian work and other activities will run smoothly.
Ghal Khai Kich Hathon Deh Nanak Rah Pacchane Sayee. (1245)
(Those who earn their livelihood honestly and give some in charity, Says Nanak, they truly recognize the correct path.)

12. In the holy congregation Ardas (prayer) needs to be performed briefly and the request too should be short.
Vin Boliaa Sabh Kich Janda Kis Aagee Keechai Ardas Nanak
Ghat Ghat Eko Vartada Sabad Kare Pargaas. (1420)
(Without utterance knows He all our yearnings, Before whom should we lay our request? Says Nanak, in all beings He pervades. By the holy Word He reveals.

Sant Ji also used to advise that it is not appropriate to stand with a naked sword in hands before Sri Guru Granth Sahib while offering prayer (Ardas). It is befitting to make a request with folded hands before the Master.

13. One should always use one's tongue for meditation and praising the bounties of the Almighty.
The tongue must not be used for speaking evil, back-biting, uttering foul words or bestowing good fortunes or hurling curses:
Rasna japae na Naam til til kar kateeye (1363)
{The tongue not uttering the Naam (His Name), should be cut into small bits like the sesame grains}

Rasna japti toohee toohee (1215)
(My tongue utters only Your Name.)

Rasna Gun Gopal Nidh Gayan.
Shant Sehaj Rehus Mun Upjio Saglae Dookh Palayan. (714)
(My tongue sings the Praises of the Lord of the world, the ocean of virtue. Peace, tranquility, poise and delight well up in my mind, and all sorrows run away.)

14. The highest degree of meditation is to bear the abusive, harsh or rough language of any one with no reaction at all.
Ustat ninda dohoo tiagae Khojae pad nirbana (219)
(Renounce both praising and blaming others. Search for the state of salvation.)

Nindo nindo moko log nindo Ninda jan ko khari piyari (339)
(O worldly people, slander me. Slander is dear to a true seeker. One's heart gets purified with slander by others.)

Ridae Sudh Jao Ninda Hoe. Hamre Kaprae Nindak Doe. (339)
(If my heart is pure, and I am slandered, then the slanderer washes my clothes.)

Ninda Kare so Humra Meet. Nindak Mahe Hamara Cheet. (339)
(One who slanders me is my friend; the slanderer is in my thoughts.)

Loken Kee Chaturae Upmaa Te Baesantar Jaar.
Koee Bhala Kahao Bhavae Boora Kahao Hum Tan Deeo Hai Dhaar. (528)
(I have burnt in the fire the clever devices and praises of the world. Some speak good of me, and some speak ill of me, but I have surrendered my body to You.)

15. The religious deeds are those, which lead to the attainment of God-consciousness (Atam Padh).
Sarab dharam meh shresht dharma Har ko naam jap nirmal karam (266)
(Of all the faiths, the highest faith is to recite His Name and perform pious deeds.)

16. Feelings of true brotherhood and fraternity are achieved only by listening to the holy hymns in congregation (Sangat).
Bisar gayee sabh taat prayee Jab te saadh sangat mohe payee (Rahao)
Na ko bairee nahee bigaana Sagal sang hum ko ban ayee
Jo prabh keeno so bhal maneyo Eh sumat saadhu te payee
Sab meh rav raheya prabh ekae Pekh pekh Nanak bigsayee (1299)
(I have totally forgotten my jealousy of others, since I found the Saadh Sangat, the Company of the Holy (Pause). No one is my enemy, and no one is a stranger. I get along with everyone. Whatever God does, I accept that as good. This is the sublime wisdom I have obtained from the Holy. The One God is pervading in all. Gazing upon Him, beholding Him, Nanak blossoms forth in happiness.)

Sabh Ko Aaesae Teree Bettha Ghat Ghat Anter Too Hai Vootha.
Sebhe Sanjhiwal Sadain Too Keesae Na Dishe Bahara Jio. (97)
(All place their hopes in You. You dwell deep within each and every heart. All share in Your Grace; none are beyond You.)

Gursikha Eko Piar Gur Mitaa Pootan Bhaieea
Gur Satguru Bolho Sabh Gur Aakh Guru Jeevaeea. (648)
(The Guru loves all of His Gursikhs equally well, like friends, children and siblings. So chant the Name of the Guru, the True Guru, everyone! Chanting the Name of the Guru, Guru, you shall be rejuvenated.)

17. One who craves to make a speech, should not, and one who does not like, should deliver a speech, when requested.
One, who wants to make a speech, his lecture would be based on his ego, but the one who does not have such a craving, would be guided by the Almighty and words uttered by him would flow effortlessly from his inner soul.
Awar updeseh aap naa karae aavat jaavat janmae mare (269)
(One who does not practice but preaches others, shall oscillate in the cycle of birth and rebirth.)

Re jan man madhau sio laeeye Chaturaee naa Chaturbhuj paeeye (324)
(O man, focus your mind on the Great Lord. You cannot obtain Him through cleverness.)

Pareea Jeti Aarjaa Pareh Jete Sas
Nanak Lakhae Ek Gal Hor Haumai Zakhna Zakh. (467)
(You may read them all your life; you may read them with every breath. O Nanak, only one thing is of any account: everything else is useless babbling and idle talk in ego.)

Kaetae Kaheh Vakan Keh Keh Jawna
Ved Kaheh Vakhiaan Ant Na Pawna
Pareea Nahi Bhed Bujhia Pawna. (148)
(Some speak and expound, and while speaking and lecturing, they pass away. The Vedas speak and expound on the Lord, but they do not know His limits. Not by studying, but through understanding, is the Lord's Mystery revealed.)

Keh Kabir Bhagat Kar Paiya Bholae Bhai Milae Raghraiya. (324)
(Says Kabeer, He is obtained only by devotional worship. Through innocent love, the Lord is met.)

18. Peace will prevail in this universe when all the human beings will get up early in the morning, take bath, mediate on The Divine Name recite holy hymns, and sing praises.
Gur Satgur ka jo Sikh akhae su bhalke utth har naam dhiawae
Udam kare bhalke parbhati ishnaan kare amritsar nahvae
Updes Guru har har jap japae sabh kilbikh paap dokh leh javae
Phir charae diwas Gurbani gavae behndian utthdian har naam dhiavae
Jo saas giraas dhiae mera har har so Gursikh Guru mann bhaavae
Jisno dayal hovae mera swami tis Gursikh gur updes sunaave
Jan Nanak dhoorh mangae tis Gursikh kee jo aaap jape avreh naam japaavae (305)
(One, who calls himself a Sikh of the Guru, shall wake up early at the ambrosial hour and meditate on the Lord's Name. Upon arising early in the morning, he is to bathe, and cleanse himself in the pool of nectar. Following the instructions of the Guru, he is to chant the Name of the Lord. All his sins, misdeeds and negativity shall be erased. Then, at the dawn, he is to sing Gurbani all the time; he is to meditate on the Lord's Name. One who meditates all the time, is liked by the Guru and upon him, the Master is kind and compassionate.  Upon that Gursikh, the Guru's Teachings are bestowed. Nanak begs for the dust of the feet of that Gursikh, who himself meditates on the Divine Name, and inspires others to do so.)

19. Unless one gets over the attachment of body and ego, the veil of ignorance will never be dispelled and he would not be able to achieve the sphere of God-consciousness.
Saadho ih tan mithia jaano
Yaa bheetar jo Ram basat hai saacho tahey pachhano (1186)
(O Holy Saints, know that this body is unreal. Only the Lord, who dwells within is real.)

20. Concentration on Akal Purakh and a stage of oneness with Him cannot be achieved unless one shuns attachment to the worldly and materialistic acquisitions.
Drishatmaan hai sagal mithena Ik mangao daan Gobind sant raina (1083)
(All that is visible is an illusion. I beg only for one gift, the dust of God's devotees.)

Eh jag dhuein ka pahaar Tein saacha maneya keh beechaar (1187)
(This world is a mountain of smoke. By what reasoning have you taken it to be real?)

Jo Deesai So Sagal Binasae Jio Badar Kee Chaaee.
Jan Nanak Jag Janeo Mithia Rehio Ram Sarnaee. (1204)
(Whatever is seen, shall all pass away, like the shadow of a cloud. O servant Nanak, one who knows the world to be unreal, dwells in the Sanctuary of the Lord.)

Re Nar Eh Sachi Jie Dhaar
Sagal Japat Hai Jaisae Supna Binsat Lagat Na Bar. (633)
(O man, grasp this Truth firmly in your soul. The whole world is just like a dream; it will pass away in an instant.)

21. Bowing to the Will of God and obeying His command is the real gursikhi. Whatever He does is right.  There is peace in His will.
Hukam razaee chalna Nanak likhia Naal (1)
(Obey, O Nanak, the preordained order of the Lord's will.)

So Sikh Sakha Bandhap Hai Bhaee Je Gur Ke Bhanee Vich Aavae. (601)
(He alone is a Sikh, a friend, a relative and a sibling, who walks in the Way of the Guru's Will.)

Hukam Maneia Hovae Parwan Tan Khasmae Ka Mehal Piaesee. (471)
(Obeying the Order of His Will, he becomes acceptable, and then, he obtains the Mansion of the Lord's Presence.)

Jo Hoaa Hovat So Jaanae. Prabh Apne Ka Hukam Pachaanae. (286)
(They know the past and the present. They recognize God's Own Command.)

22. One should never indulge in row or harsh talk, while sitting in Sangat in the holy presence of Sri Guru Granth Sahib.
Gaafal gyan vihoonia Gur bin gyan naa bhaal jio
Khichotaan vigoochiae bure bhala duae naal jio
Bin Shabdae bhae ratia sabh johi jamkaal jio  (751)
(O careless one, you are totally lacking any wisdom; do not seek wisdom without the Guru. By indecision and inner conflict, you shall be ruined. Both good and evil forces attract you. Without being attuned to the Shabad (Divine Word), all come under the gaze of the Messenger of Death.)

Bahoota Bolan Zakhan Hoi. Vin Bole Jainae Sabh Soe. (661)
(To speak too much and babble is useless. Even without our speaking, He knows everything.)

23. One should be on time for the holy congregation.
Sant Ji always emphasized this and advised, “Late comers hurt the feelings of those, who sit attuned with Him. Let it be raining torrentially or there is a storm, one must be punctual and stick to the given timings.”
Jhakhar jhangi meeh varsae, bhee Gur dekhan jayee
Samund saagar hovae baho khara, gursikh lang Gur peh jayee (757)
(Should a storm blow, rain fall in torrents, still for a sight of the Master would I go. The master's disciple would dare even the vast salt sea to have His sight.)

24. Peace will prevail and the country will face no problems, when you have a common kitchen.
Sabhae sanjhiwaal sadayan Tu kisae na disae bahra jio (97)
(All are called partners in Thy Grace, Thou are seen alien to none.).

25. Serve the Langar with complete humility, devotion and faith; the bounties of God will be bestowed upon you.
Tichar mool na thureendo jichar aap kirpal
Shabad akhut Baba Nanaka khae kharach dhan maal (1426)
(While the Lord is gracious, nothing will run short. Baba Nanak, inexhaustible is the holy Word. May this wealth expand, no matter how much it is spent and consumed.)

26. Death is in control of the Almighty. Whom He protects, nobody can kill.
Jis noo sajjan raakhsee Dushman kavan bichaar (Guru Gobind Singh)
(The enemy is quite helpless and can't harm the one, whom the Lord protects.)