Yamas: Ahimsa

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Depending upon the mental attitude of the

individual, himsa has been classified into four kinds. They

are:<br><br>(a) Udyami Himsa, i.e., industrial injury<br><br>(b)

Graharambhi Himsa, i.e., domestic injury<br><br>© Virodhi

Himsa, i.e., defensive or protective injury <br><br>(d)

Samkalpi Himsa, i.e., intentional injury<br><br>Udyami

Himsa is performed during the practice of one's

profession or occupation as a solider, an agriculturist, a

trader, or an industrialist, etc. <br><br>Graharambhi

Himsa is unavoidably committed by the performance of

necessary domestic duties, such as preparation of the food,

keeping the things clean, grinding the floor, building a

house, constructing a well, walking, bathing and similar

other performances of the daily life. <br><br>Virodhi

Himsa is is unavoidably committed in the defense of a

person and property against the aggression by the

others. <br><br>Samkalpi Himsa is committed intentionally

or knowingly, for example, killing the men out of

animosity or greed, killing the animals for food,

amusement, decoration, etc.<br><br>It is quite significant

to note that it is proclaimed upon a householder to

abstain from the Samkalpi Himsa, i.e. intentional injury

and minimize to his best of his ability the

occupational, domestic and protective himsa.<br>web

source<br><br>**Ahimsa begins as thought. Thoughts that focus on

separation and duality. These thougts are generated from

FEAR**

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May this answer your concerns:<br><br>The Sage

Patanjali notes that Yamas include No harm in WORD,

THOUGHT, or DEED; Being Sincere, Honest, and Faithful;

being careful not to misappropriate another's wealth;

being chaste and not coverting the possessions of

others or accepting gifts, ARE the Practises of

Yama.<br><br>It is Essencual they be observed and followed. They

are to be practiced individually and collectively

irrespective of lineage, place, time, condition or career.

<br><br>The Yamas are mighty universal vows, says the Sage

Patantali.

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Blessed Self, vaisvanara<br><br>Yes, Patanjali's

Yamas are meant to be followed in thought and word as

well as in deed. They are also meant to be applied to

oneself as well as others. <br><br>Do no harm to

yourself. Be truthful with yourself. Do not be possessive

about yourself and your qualities and talents. Do not

steal or mis-appropriate your true nature from yourself

through giving in to desire and fraudulently deceiving

yourself. Sexual continence, chastity and celibacy will

elevate you as well as those with whom you

interact.<br><br>It is not often that we think of our good qualities

or ourselves as forces for good. Remembering to

apply the yamas to ourselves will bring us to closer to

the realization of our divinity.<br><br>Omprem

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Yes. Always it is best to start with the self. The rest will follow.

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Effects of Ahimsa:<br><br> The Sadhaka that

adheres to the principles of Ahimsa will note that All

beings around him will abandom their hostile

behavior.<br><br>Satya [spoken words] will bear fruit. <br><br>The

Brahmacari will have vigour, vitality, energy, and spiritual

knowledge which will flow like a river.<br><br>One who

observes aparigraha will come to know of his past and

future lives.