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Hi KL,
Just dropping by your neck of the woods. Dont know if you remember me?
Anyway, the concept of Ahimsa is one that close to me in some way. And let me tell you, most people have misunderstood it interpreting it from an action perspective when in fact, its the intention behind everything. Ahimsa is very simply the state you are in when there is no violence you. No violence inside, no violence come out. Sanskrit to english loses meaning in translation.
I blogged about this some years back. Here
http://driftings.blogspot.com/2007/09/ahimsa-is-not-just-word.html
I hope you well KL. Be the Yogini your meant to be. May the Yoga be with you.
Cheers,
RoK
Hello!
And yes of course I remember you 🙂
Lovely to hear form you again, and THANK YOU for the wonderful understanding of Ahimsa. It feels like you’ve clarified it right down to it’s utter simplicity.
Great article too 😉
Many blessings,
KL
Wonderful, inspiring discussion of Ahimsa! The toughest part of practicing ahimsa for me is to become nonviolent toward myself – to become aware of the inner dynamics I use to violate myself, shame myself and keep myself “in line”. As I become more peaceful in my relationship with myself, I find radiating that peace outwardly a natural, joyful and blissful way to interact with the world around me.
Keep up the great writing!
Peace,
Cathy
Hey Cathy,
Great comment, thank you. Gave me a timely reminder of the importance of being peaceful towards one self. Thanks for stopping by!
Blessings,
KL
You asked a question..”Now, I don’t personally kill any of the meat I eat, so am I still upholding Ahimsa, or passing off responsibility? ”
YES,,,,,you are creating Himsa (violence) you are “paying the salary” of those killing, or raising animals for “your survival and tastebuds”
VEGAN ism is no the only ahimsa way…..back in the day Ptanajai write the sutras…….vegetarianism did NOT include eggs and dairy etc…..the definition became diluted by selfish americans
I almost have more respect for the “man” who kills his own eat than someone that hires someone ELSE to kill it for him
YOu are publicly posting – so it deserved and was open to a response and in my 51 year old wisdom, option.
I have been an vegan since I can remember..I believe I ate ham til I was 10 or so but never drank a glass of milk nor ate a pig.
Hey Sandy,
Dare I say I felt attacked by your comment? Was that himsa or ahimsa? Hmmm… Maybe it’s my own perception. Maybe righteous anger stands us in good steed at times. Maybe veganism is the only way to go. I don’t know.
Hi Kara – The Vyadha Gita maybe worth throwing into the mix ( non-harming throw of course).The Vyhadi Gita is part of the Mahabharata ( Vana Parva component) which gives beautiful teachings on many levels. The Butcher (vyhadi) gives teachings to a supposed pure and righteous monk. In the end the monk becomes the student to the butcher. I love how the butcher transcends the superficial levels of thinking with simple, yet no easy teachings. Sometimes my mind has got so lost in the undertaking that I had not understood yet, that where clouded with complexity and cultural and not spiritual viewpoints, thus disturbing the mind more rather than calming and cleaning.
I honour your venture into the mahavrattam and pray for a delightful calming and clearing of the mind and the revealing of another level of the Jivatman. May each step unveil itself with ease and grace,
May your Dharma be free from drama
Love Hanuman Das