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Chapter VI - Benefits of the
Practice of Ahimsa
If you are established in Ahimsa, you have attained all
virtues. Ahimsa is the pivot. All virtues revolve around
Ahimsa. Just as all footprints are accommodated in those of
the elephant, so also do all religious and ethical rules
become merged in the great vow of Ahimsa.
Ahimsa is soul-force. Hate melts in the presence of love. Hate
dissolves in the presence of Ahimsa. There is no power greater
than Ahimsa. The practice of Ahimsa develops will-power to a
considerable degree. The practice of Ahimsa will make you
fearless. He who practices Ahimsa with real faith, can move
the whole world, can tame wild animals, can win the hearts of
all, and can subdue his enemies. He can do and undo things.
The power of Ahimsa is infinitely more wonderful and subtler
than electricity or magnetism.
The law of Ahimsa is as much exact and precise as the law of
gravitation or cohesion. You must know the correct way to
apply it intelligently and with scientific accuracy. If you
are able to apply it with exactitude and precision, you can
work wonders. You can command the elements and Nature also.
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