Non-Violence

The mind does not become tranquil until it is connected to the ever-peaceful Supreme Being.

Non-violence, truthfulness, freedom from anger, renunciation, tranquillity, absence of slander, compassion for beings, non-covetousness, gentleness, modesty, and steadiness —

I do not wish to slay these, O Madhusudana, even if they strike me down — not even for the lordship of all three worlds, let alone for this earth.

If the armed sons of Dhritarashtra were to kill me in battle while I stand defenceless and unarmed without resistance, that would be better for me.

Therefore we should not kill the sons of Dhritarashtra, who are our own kinsmen. O Madhava, how can we be happy having slain our own people?

Austerity, charity, uprightness, non-violence, and truthful speech — these are his gifts to the priests (dakshina).

Reverence to the gods, twice-born, teachers, and the wise; purity, uprightness, celibacy, and non-violence — these are called the austerity of the body.

Forgiveness, courage, non-violence, equanimity, truth, sincerity, knowledge, charity, and renunciation are said to be the characteristics of the path that arises from goodness.

The one who practices non-violence develops cosmic love to the highest degree. The practice of non-violence eventually leads to the realization of one's true self or the unity of the Self.

The one established in non-violence can move the whole world. In their presence, all hostilities vanish; even natural enemies like lions and cows, cobras and mongooses live together peacefully.

A man endowed with sattva is quiet and peaceful.

This Brahma told to Prajapati, Prajapati to Manu, and Manu to mankind. He who has studied the Veda in the house of a teacher according to rule, in the time left over from serving the teacher, and who, having returned home, continues his Vedic study in a clean place within his household, raises up virtuous students or children, withdraws all his senses into the Self, and harms no living being except at the sanctioned occasions of sacrifice — he who lives thus all his life reaches the world of Brahman and does not return again — he does not return again.

All forms of life have equal right to the air of maya. The saint who uncovers the secret of creation will be in harmony with nature's countless bewildering expressions. All men may approach that understanding who curb the inner pride.

The five forms of self-restraint, or Yamas, in Yoga Philosophy are: non-violence in thought, word, and deed, truthfulness, abstinence from sexual indulgence, deprivation of all possessions, and non-stealing.

It is the greatest virtue not to abandon one's wife, as love is a great blessing, and Mahesh does not say anything against it, as it is more peaceful for the heart.

Controlling the mind, the five self-restraints (non-violence, truth, not stealing, self-control, and not accumulating wealth), and the five religious vows (purity, contentment, austerity, studying sacred texts or repeating the Divine Name, and surrendering to God) are like the flowers of these climbing plants.

Joy, satisfaction, nobility, enlightenment, and happiness are present, along with generosity, fearlessness, contentment, faith, forgiveness, courage, non-violence, balance, truth, and straightforwardness. The absence of anger, malice, and the presence of purity, intelligence, and strength are also characteristic of goodness.

King Yudhishthira now rules the earth without a rival, thanks to the strength of Bhimasena and the twin brothers. It was through righteousness alone that the king was able to reclaim his kingdom, free from enemies, and it was through the power of righteousness that King Suyodhana was killed in battle. The wicked sons of Dhritarashtra, who were greedy, rude, and unrighteous, have been defeated along with their followers. Now, the king, the son of Dharma and the lord of the earth, peacefully enjoys his entire kingdom with your help, and I, too, have been spending my time pleasantly in your company, surrounded by nature.

The person who assures all creatures of perfect harmlessness and innocence, and is free from malice, becomes righteous.

The person who, for their own happiness, kills harmless creatures with the rod of punishment, will never attain happiness in the next world.