A well intended yogi friend said to me recently, “I can’t believe people don’t know what this means!” I had an inner smile because we were referring to a concept taught to most of us at a very young age. The concept was Ahimsa, a Sanskrit word which means ‘do no harm,’ and implies that non-violence is vital to a peaceful existence. Without getting into where it originates from in the sacred Vedic texts, let’s just say it is a term that reminds us to respect and take care of ourselves and others. In essence, to steer away from thoughts, speech and actions that hurt any of us and this earth we live upon.
Peace & Bliss,
Lori