Within the tradition associated with Shivabalayogi, the heart of the path is silent meditation rather than elaborate outer observance. The central discipline is to sit in stillness, focus the attention inward—often at the point between the eyebrows—and allow the mind to become quiet. This inner practice is regarded as the highest form of worship and the primary means to spiritual realization. Rituals and ceremonies, where they exist, are generally simple and are understood as supports to meditation rather than as ends in themselves.

Around this core of meditation, certain devotional forms naturally developed in his ashrams and among devotees. Group sittings are often framed by bhajans, devotional songs sung either before or after meditation, which help to attune the mind and heart. Simple arati, the waving of light before his image or presence, may be performed, expressing reverence in a concise and accessible way. Vibhuti, or sacred ash, has also been distributed to devotees and is regarded as blessed, a tangible reminder of the guru’s tapas and grace.

Other observances reflect the traditional honoring of the guru while still keeping the focus on inner practice. Devotees may perform guru worship in a straightforward manner, sometimes including reverence to the guru’s padukas, the sandals that symbolize his spiritual presence. Ashram life typically includes regular group meditation sessions and the commemoration of significant dates in his life, such as his birth and his final samadhi, with extended meditation, devotional singing, and simple ceremonial observances. Throughout, the consistent thread is that external forms remain secondary, serving only to deepen commitment to the essential discipline of sustained meditation.