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Are there specific ethical or lifestyle guidelines for Radhasoami practitioners?

Radhasoami disciples embrace a simple, heart-centered way of life that mirrors its core teaching: the inner Sound Current. Walking the talk means more than a casual nod to ethics—it’s about weaving integrity into every moment.

  1. Meditation First:
    • Daily sittings—usually two half-hours—are non-negotiable.
    • Early morning hours (the “ambrosial hours”) offer the clearest connection to that subtle inner melody.

  2. Truthful Living:
    • Speaking honestly, even when it’s tough, keeps the mind uncluttered.
    • Promises are kept, gossip is avoided—loose lips sink ships, after all.

  3. Non-Violence and Compassion:
    • Sharp words and harsh actions are swapped for kindness.
    • Service to others—whether helping a neighbor or volunteering at a community kitchen—brings compassion to life.

  4. Vegetarian Diet:
    • A plant-based menu is standard, reflecting respect for all life forms.
    • Recent studies on gut health and mental clarity only reinforce why many modern spiritual seekers lean this way.

  5. Abstaining from Intoxicants:
    • Alcohol, recreational drugs, tobacco and caffeine are shunned, so the senses stay razor-sharp.

  6. Marital Fidelity and Moral Conduct:
    • Faithful, loving partnerships are encouraged.
    • Sexual energy, channeled rightly, supports focused meditation rather than distraction.

  7. Simplicity and Contentment:
    • Keeping needs modest—downsizing clutter, embracing minimalism—cultivates inner peace.
    • Even in a digital age of endless notifications, unplugging for satsang (spiritual gatherings) helps recharge the spirit.

  8. Seva (Selfless Service):
    • Giving time and effort—without expectation of reward—blossoms into a life of purpose.
    • From online outreach to neighborhood clean-ups, service is the rubber meeting the road.

These guidelines aren’t a rigid rule-book but a living framework. By treating each day as a fresh page, adherents learn to harmonize outer habits with the mystical Sound Current within—turning spiritual aspirations into down-to-earth reality.