Code of Conduct
The charter of the organization says that every member should undertake sadhana (spiritual discipline) as an integral part of daily life and abide by the following nine codes of conduct :
- 1. Daily meditation and prayer.
- 2. Devotional singing/prayer with family members once per week.
- 3. Participation in the educational programmes conducted by the organization for children.
- 4. Attendance at least once per month at group devotional programmes conducted by the organization.
- 5. Participation in community service and other programmes of the organization.
- 6. Regular study of Sai literature.
- 7. Putting into practice the principles of "ceiling on desires", utilising any savings thereby generated for the service of mankind.
- 8. Speaking softly and lovingly with everyone with whom one comes into contact.
- 9. Avoiding speaking ill of others, especially in their absence.
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