Training in Nonviolence

Author(s): Mahapragna Acharya
Publisher: Anuvrat Global Organization

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Practical Exercises for Attitudinal Transformation
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Technique: First repeat the following resolutions three times by speaking them aloud and then repeat them again three times in low voice and repeat them in mind nine times. As you repeat the resolve aloud or in mind breathe long: a) I will refrain from unnecessary consumption. b) I will exercise restraint and discretion even in essential consumption. c) I will try to purify criminal mentality. The Sankalp (resolve) for the prevention of reactive violence: a) Resolving caste-based/racial conflict:
i) I will have an abiding faith in human unity. ii) I will not engage myself in any kind of conflict or altercation based
on caste prejudice, racialism, gender, social status, nationality etc. b) Sankalp (resolve) for communal harmony: i) I will not engage myself in any conflict in the name of any religious
tradition. ii) I will not disrespect the functions, celebrations and processions of
other religions. I will respect them with a sense of broad
mindedness. iii) If any harm is done to one's religion or community by some
individual, I will not think of perpetrating revenge on the entire
religious group to which the individuals belong. Resolving cultural conflicts: i) I will develop a relative viewpoint towards culturally diverse people. ii) I will not have a feeling of hatred on the basis of cultural diversity,
nor will I engage myself in any violence on that basis. Practical Exercises for freeing individuals from tension Sankalp (resolve): I am practising Preksha Meditation for the purpose of purifying the impulsive state of my emotions. Technique: Mahaprana dhvani (humming sound) (9 times) Kayotsarg (relaxation) (10 times) Perception of long breathing (10 times) Perception of breathing through alternate nostrils (10 times) Perception of white colour on the Jyoti Kendra (centre of light) and on the whole forehead and on the chakra on the forehead
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