Every member of the Organisation is expected to undertake sadhana (spiritual discipline) as an integral part of this daily life and abide by the following 9 point Code of Conduct which has been ordained by Sri Sathya Sai Baba for one’s spiritual advancement:
The 9 Point Code of Conduct
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Daily meditation and prayer.
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Devotional singing/prayer with members of his family once per week.
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Participation in the Bal Vikas programmes conducted by the Organisation for children.
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Attendance at least once per month as group devotional programmes conducted by the Organisation.
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Participation in community service and other programmes of the Organisation.
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Regular study of Sai literature.
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Speaking softly and lovingly with everyone with whom he comes into contact.
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Not to indulge in talking ill of others especially in their absence.
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Narayan Seva – some cereals to be kept separate every day to feed the needy and form habit not to waste food and putting into practice the principles of “ceiling on desires”.