O Soul, Extricate Yourself from the Current of this Phenomenal World — Soami Ji Maharaj, Sar Bachan 

“O Surat [Soul] (faithful consort of Radhasoami Dayal)! Extricate yourself from the current of this phenomenal world; don’t drift in it or else you will have to suffer infinite pain (afflictions of chaurasi [reincarnations, transmigrations]). May your Surat [Attention-faculty of the Soul] follow the Satguru; put in both Surat and mind into the melting pot of Shabd (Word). Ever remain engaged in the practice of Surat-Shabd-Yoga [Inner Light and Sound Meditation] day and night; sapping the ambrosial sap of Shabd, remain cautious, vigilant and watchful (of the tricks of Kaal and Maya). Stick to the door of Gagan (Trikuti) and during this lifetime develop love for the companionship of Shabd. Radhasoami is giving you a clarion call: ‘Remain careful, alert and watchful in your ascent to Trikuti’ (lest Kaal and Maya should beguile you on the Way).” (Soami Ji Maharaj, Sar Bachan Poetry, “Tyag chal sajni jag ki dhaar”, M.G. Gupta translation)