Showing posts with label Ahimsa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ahimsa. Show all posts

Monday, June 14, 2010

Patanjali Yoga Sutra - 35


Where tigers and deer play together

Ahimsa Pratishthyavam Tatsannidhau Vairathyagaha|

In the presence of one firmly rooted in the quality of Ahimsa, all enemities cease. You might have heard stories of how animals with naturally inimical qualities like a tiger and deer, peacock and snake sport and co-exist harmoniously in the ashram of a rishi. In a being where Ahimsa is expressed, the vibrations of the Anahata Chakra or the heart centre is very subtle and it enters and influences the hearts of all around. All enmity and anger is dissolved in the presence of such a person. - Swahilya Shambhavi.
(Caption: Words of The Buddha inscribed on a plaque at Sarnath where he gave his first sermon after enlightenment. Pic. by Swahilya Shambhavi.)

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Patanjali Yoga Sutra - 30

Five attitudes towards the world

Ahimsa Satya Asteya Brahmacharya Aparigrahaha Yamaha|

The five attitudes towards the external world are Ahimsa - non-injury to people, other creatures and material objects - by thought, word and deed and an active practice of compassion, Satya or speaking the truth as it is, in a way that it does not hurt or harm others as it should be in tune with Ahimsa, Asteya - not stealing or taking something that does not belong to you, integrity in using only that which belongs to you, Brahmacharya - treading the path of the Brahman or consciousness in all thoughts, words and action and Aparigrahaha - not acquiring excessive material possessions, more than what you may need.
These five qualities help to purify the mind and make it a fit vehicle to grasp the truth of consciousness. - Swahilya Shambhavi.