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How do Sant Mat texts instruct practitioners in Surat Shabd Yoga meditation?

Practitioners are invited to sit comfortably with eyes closed, attention at the spiritual eye – the point between and just behind the eyebrows. The inner mantra (Simran) is whispered silently, tuning into the current of divine sound (Shabd). As focus deepens, flashes of inner light begin to dance. Sant Mat texts lean on three pillars:

• Simran – silent repetition of the Initiation mantra
• Dhyan – steady attention on the inner Master
• Bhajan – attentive listening to the Sound Current

Ethical living underpins every step: nonviolence, truthfulness, abstinence from intoxicants and meat. A daily meditation schedule becomes as natural as brushing teeth, carving out a quiet corner in a busy world.

Guidance often arrives wrapped in vivid imagery: “draw within as a tortoise draws its limbs,”—a reminder to withdraw the senses. Posture should resemble a mountain, unmoved by every breeze of distraction. For those juggling Zoom calls and endless pings, this practice feels like plugging into an age-old inner network rather than scrolling through social feeds. The surge of digital satsangs during recent lockdowns only proved how timeless these teachings remain.

Stories of early Masters slip off the page like lighthouses in the fog, recounting journeys beyond bodily confines guided solely by ethereal sound currents. Personal anecdotes—be it a farmer at dawn hushed by inner resonance or a teacher in New York finding sanctuary after a harried Wall Street day—add real-world flair, showing that the path isn’t rooted in dusty tradition but pulses through every century.

Above all, trust in the living Master’s instructions. Let the inner melody weave through every nook and cranny of awareness, merging mantra and melody into a single golden thread that gently guides each soul home.