The word "Adhyatmic" or spiritual is often used by aspirants
and preceptors. What exactly is implied when this word is
used? Is Bhajan or congregational prayer Adhyatmic?
Or, does it involve religious rituals and ceremonies? Or, does
it involve Japa and Dhyana? (Repetition of Names of
the Lord and Meditation)? Or does it extend to pilgrimages to
holy places? No, No! These are merely beneficial acts.
Adhyatmic in its real sense relates to two progressive
achievements or at least sincere attempts towards those two
achievements - Elimination of the animal traits still clinging to
human beings and unification with the Divine.
-Divine Discourse,
Dec 30, 1977.