Sai Darshan News letter - Swamis discourse extract

April 4, 2002

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"M. Palaniswamy" saidarsn

Thu, 4 Apr 2002 11:34:23 +0530

Organization: Sai Darshan Infotech

Om Sri Sai Ram

NON VIOLENCE (AHIMSA)

[Extracts compiled from Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Discourses]

The meaning of Ahimsa is that either in thought, word or deed, you should not

cause harm to anybody. What does Ahimsa signify? It is not merely refraining

from causing harm or injury to others. It implies also refraining from causing

harm to himself. One who harms oneself cannot avoid harming others. How is this

to be ensured? By constantly examining whether his conduct is right or wrong.

For instance, in the matter of speech, one must examine whether the words are

causing pain to others. One must see that the looks are not tainted by evil

intentions or thoughts. One should not listen to evil talk. Hence everyone

should see that they give no room for bad looks, bad hearing, bad speech, bad

thoughts and actions.

You should also be careful with regard to your food. Excessive eating does

violence to the body. Moderation is conducive to happiness. Ahimsa is thus what

confers happiness on you. When you realize that God is in everyone, you will

practice non-violence.

"Ahimsa Paramo Dharma" - Ahimsa is the most meritorious deed. Non violence is an

alternate name for Truth and Love. By following Non-violence, one achieves Love.

To follow the path of non-violence, it is necessary to change the mental

attitude. Nobody should be harmed by mind, body or speech. By purity of

thought, word and deed, one should serve even one's enemies. Overwhelm the bad

and jealous by your goodness. Humility is the main quality of those who want to

don the mantle of non-violence.

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