A ladder has to be as tall as the height you want to reach. Your Sadhana has to be as long as the time taken to reach the goal.  When the walls are completed, the scaffolding is removed.  When the vision of the Reality is attained, the spiritual practices of Japa, Vratha, Puja, Archana (chanting, worship, etc.) can be dispensed with.  You must be watching for every chance to dwell on the noble thoughts, do elevating tasks, and to curb the downward pull of the ego.

- Sathya Sai Speaks,  Vol 5, Ch 4, Jan 30, 1965. 

"Connect yourself with God using the cable of Constant Adoration of the Divine." - Baba