Are we ready to accept Ahimsa as a way of life?
Are we already trying to practice Ahimsa?
Are we ready to ask ourselves how truthful am I?
Do we try to be compassionate or are we always in a compassionate mode?
Remember that Ahimsa also means non-injury in mind, word and action. Are we doing that or trying to do it?
Do we respect all life?
Do we acknowledge the Divine presence in sentient beings?
Are we true Yogis in thought and mind?

Ahimsa means non-violence and non-harming towards all living beings. It extends beyond physical action to include harmful thoughts and speech. It is also the foundation of Hinduism as it promotes compassion and respect for all life because the same divine spirit is present in everything. Its key aspects are non-injury in mind, word and deed. No physical harm, no foul words and no vicious quarrels. It is rooted in compassion and therefore it means that all beings are connected through the divine spirit. So harming others it like harming yourself. Ahimsa also means to not practice violence and greater harm to each other.

Dharma, Karma and Yoga are related to Ahimsa. Dharma is the concept of righteous living and Ahimsa is an important part of it. Karma means that actions have consequences and therefore committing negative acts leads to negative karma. Ahimsa is considered one of the most important principles in the practice of Yoga because we are attempting to control our mind (thoughts).

Mahatma Gandhi definition of Ahimsa:

Nonviolence is not a garment to be put on and off at will. Its seat is in the heart and it must be an inseparable part of our very being. Non-violence and truth are inseparable and presupposes one another.

Dear ones, now ask yourself, “Am I an Ahimsak?”

Aim Hrim Klim

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