Ahimsa for the journey.
Ahimsa or non-injury, of course, implies non-killing. But, non-injury is not merely non-killing. In its comprehensive meaning, Ahimsa or non-injury means entire abstinence from causing any pain or harm whatsoever to any living creature, either by thought, word, or deed. Non-injury requires a harmless mind, mouth, and hand.
Ahimsa is not mere negative non-injury. It is positive, cosmic love. It is the development of a mental attitude in which hatred is replaced by love. Ahimsa is true sacrifice. Ahimsa is forgiveness. Ahimsa is Sakti (power). Ahimsa is true strength.
Only the ordinary people think that Ahimsa is not to hurt any living being physically. This is but the gross form of Ahimsa. The vow of Ahimsa is broken even by showing contempt towards another man, by entertaining unreasonable dislike for or prejudice towards anybody, by frowning at another man, by hating another man, by abusing another man, by speaking ill of others, by backbiting or vilifying, by harbouring thoughts of hatred, by uttering lies, or by ruining another man in any way whatsoever.
All harsh and rude speech is Himsa (violence or injury). Using harsh words to beggars, servants or inferiors is Himsa. Wounding the feelings of others by gesture, expression, tone of voice and unkind words is also Himsa. Slighting or showing deliberate discourtesy to a person before others is wanton Himsa. To approve of another's harsh actions is indirect Himsa. To fail to relieve another's pain, or even to neglect to go to the person in distress is a sort of Himsa. It is the sin of omission. Avoid strictly all forms of harshness, direct or indirect, positive or negative, immediate or delayed. Practice Ahimsa in its purest form and become divine. Ahimsa and Divinity are one.
taken from this site HERE
taken from this site HERE
Let Ahimsa rule your daily lives it will bring you great happiness.
xxsm
11 thoughts of PEACE on this PIECE:
Old peacock
Old peacocks are very wise birds indeed, they are beautiful and if old will have seen a lot in their time and will also have been smart enough to avoid danger and traps in order to have lived long enough to become old.
They also, I would think, live their lives practising Ahimsa, only they probably dont know it, which is a wonderful thing.
I wish you much happiness and love.
St. Thomas Aquinas had many observations on these words in Summa Theologica, pertaining to
Verbal injuries inflicted extrajudicially include reviling (72), backbiting (73), tale-bearing (74), derision (75), and cursing (76),. I think it can be said in many voices, but to be at one with peace in your heart and Love in your mind and soul, says this in what you say.
Aloha from Hawaii
Comfort Spiral
Wings of love to surround you my beautiful friend,
Shanthi, Maithri
I work in a garden most everyday. I am not sure I can practice Ahimsa purely. Just today I squashed a bunch of leaf hoppers...I am serious now.
Wishing you peace, love and renewal. All my love to you on the wings of a desert sparrow. **blows kisses** Deb
I love you...
my sweetsweet friend, i have been very errant. i don't visit you often enough and it is my loss.
your last post touched and helped me in ways you will never know.
♥
ms. emily rabbit has a surprise for you on her post today. she says to hop on over.
love
kj
This is beautiful but I would imagine it would take a lifetime to master. It is very humane but almost super human to execute.
You always manage to say things exactly when needed. I'm dealing with some unexpected feelings and things on this trip back home. Seeing so much pain on the streets, so many stray animals... so many kids begging for help... so many small stores aching for a customer... how do you help them all? I've been so sheltered from this back in the States. I'm confused and sad. But anyway... much love to you and your family (as always!) xoxoxo
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