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B. MEDITATION: MAIN CHECK LIST
1. POSITIVE NON-VIOLENCE (AHIMSAA)
Was I non-violent? (towards others and toward myself) in thought? in word? in action?
2. TRUTHFULNESS (SATYA)
Was I truthful? (toward others and toward myself) in thought? in word? in action? Did I encourage or appreciate non-truthfulness in another? Did I exaggerate or distort facts for personal gain? Did I use flattery or act pretentiously to get what I desire? Whatever I speak will be the truth, but I need not reveal all the truth.
Did I encourage or appreciate violence in others?
Did I impose my thoughts on another?
Did I use my position to manipulate someone (a position of strength or a position of weakness)?
Did I speak harshly?
Truth must not create violence.
Was I selfish, competitive, insecure, fearful?
Did I put any harmful substance into my body (e.g. junk food, excess sugar)?
Meditate on deceit. 3. NON-STEALING (ASTEYA)
Did I steal or take what was not offered to me? in thought? in word? in action? Did I encourage or appreciate stealing in others? Did I accept a bribe?
Did I expose my mind to violence in the form of movies, TV, books, wrong company? Meditate on anger, pride, and greed.
Meditate on insecurity.
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