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?

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.

Let the wise person restrain speech in their mind, and the mind in the self, and knowledge in the great self. Let them also restrain that in the peaceful self.

The wise one is not born and does not die. He did not come from anywhere, and he is not anyone. He is unborn, eternal, and ancient. He is not killed when the body is killed.

Because he has taken complete refuge in the guru, with a tranquil heart and a peaceful spirit, the knowledgeable person explains the principles of the Brahman. This knowledge helps one understand the Immutable Spirit, the True, and the Real.

Those who have not stopped doing wrong, who are not focused and calm, and whose mind is not peaceful, will not be able to understand the Self through intellectual knowledge alone.

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.