Ahimsa
Question
hello sir ,
thanks a lot for your previous replies, i had a small
question.this question is not directly on celibacy. ahimsa is a part of the yama and niyama and i was having some trouble in practicing it.my question is that what should we do when mosquitoes and insects start biting us , even if we move the mosquito it still comes and bites again. if we use some chemical repellent they are harmful to us also as they contain toxins.this gets really trouble some when in meditation.also what to do when a cockroach or other such insect is present in areas where you keep your toothbrush and other things with which you interact directly.
Answer
1. To the best extent possible, one should not hurt any other creature or being (even if they hurt us). When hurt by any other creature or person, the Yogi should think My Prarabdha (past karma) is such that such pain was due to me. I forgive the creature/person who has caused this pain and wish it good.
2. When such an attitude is developed & practiced by the Brahmachari over a period of many years, a great power envelops him.
3. A mosquito curtain/net can be used during meditation.
4. When possible, creatures such as roaches or other insects are caught with a broom and released outside.
This is the general attitude of the Brahmachari striving for Ahimsa, wherein he desists from the least injury to any other creature. When such Ahimsa is established, Brahmacharya becomes easier and successful. Even if it is not possible to relocate the concerned creature in such cases, the power of Ahimsa when established ensures that the population of such creatures does not increase beyond a limit (They may be eaten by other creatures etc. thereby regulating the numbers) This is true because, the Atman (soul) within all creatures is none other than the Lord and HE HIMSELF eventually takes care of the situation as regards the Yogi established in Ahimsa.
ॐ तत् सत्
(That Supreme being is the absolute truth)