April 2004
Ahimsa
Ahimsa means to
treat all living beings with love without a trace of jealousy or anger.
Ways of Living Ahimsa
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First
way to live a life of Ahimsa is to know and understand the evils, which arise
from violence. One way to control violence is to think of others as you think
of yourself.
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Second
way is to realize that God is the father, mother, ruler and teacher of all the
living beings of the world. Hence, all the creatures deserve love and respect,
not anger or hate. God treats all with love. He feels no anger and no hate
towards anyone whatsoever. Thus, by practicing the ways of love and non-violence
in thoughts, words and deeds man gets confirmed in
ahimsa.
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The
man who observes ahimsa in thought, word and deed at all the times, in all
ways, without any distinction grows so firm in love and charity that he retains
no hate and enmity towards any creature.
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The
second benefit of ahimsa is the love and grace of God. God loves and blesses
those who love and bless others.
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The
third benefit is the elimination of suffering and the attainment of peace. The
man of violence is always agitated at heart. But if he
gives up violence he feels a shower of peace in his heart.
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The
fourth benefit is intelligence. Violence darkens the intelligence but when we
act with love our mind, heart and intelligence expands.
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The
fifth benefit is good health. Ahimsa gives us peace and happiness of heart. and gives us a glow of health.
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The
sixth benefit is that by love and non-violence, one gathers the strength of
social unity.
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