Non violent life style

Non violent life style building towards peace and harmony

in todays world.

Non -Violence (Ahimsa)

Building a non-violent lifestyle today isn’t just about avoiding physical harm—it’s about shaping how we think, speak, consume, and relate to others. In a fast, polarized world, it becomes a powerful, almost revolutionary choice.

இன்னா செய்தாரை ஒறுத்தல் அவர்நாண

நன்னயம் செய்து விடல்.

குறள் # 314. பால்: அறத்துப்பால். அதிகாரம்: இன்னா செய்யாமை (Not doing Evil).

பொருள்: நமக்குத் தீமை செய்தவரைத் தண்டிக்கும் வழி, அவர் வெட்கப்படும்படி அவருக்கு நன்மையைச் செய்து அவர் செய்த தீமையையும், நாம் செய்த நன்மையையும் மறந்துவிடுவதே.

(The (proper) punishment to those who have done evil (to you), is to put them to shame by showing them kindness, in return and to forget both the evil and the good done on both sides.)

In theory and in books it sounds good, but in reality how do face and practice this non violence and feel the power of this necter,

Let’s break it down into something practical and real.

🌱 1. Start with Inner Non-Violence

Most outward conflict begins internally.

Practice self-awareness: notice anger, ego, fear before they spill out
Replace self-criticism with discipline + compassion
Use simple tools: breathing, journaling, mindfulness

This idea comes strongly from Mahatma Gandhi — “Be the change you wish to see.”

🗣️ 2. Non-Violent Communication (NVC)

Violence often shows up through words.

Inspired by Marshall Rosenberg:

Instead of:

“You’re wrong”
Say:
“I see it differently because…”

Key habits:

Listen to understand, not to win
Speak facts + feelings (not accusations)
Avoid sarcasm, insults, and labeling

🤝 3. Practice Empathy in Daily Life

Modern life pushes competition; peace needs connection.

Try to see why people act the way they do
Respect differences (religion, politics, culture)
Don’t react instantly—respond thoughtfully

Even small acts matter:

Let someone go ahead in traffic
Stay calm in arguments
Help without expecting return

🧠 4. Reduce Digital & Mental Toxicity

Today’s biggest violence is often psychological.

Limit exposure to:
- Hate-driven news
- Toxic social media debates
Curate your feed for learning, growth, positivity
Don’t engage in online fights—it fuels division

🌍 5. Ethical Living & Consumption

Non-violence extends to how we live.

Avoid exploitation (cheap labor, unethical brands)
Reduce harm to environment:
- Less waste
- Sustainable choices
Consider plant-based or mindful eating (optional but impactful)

⚖️ 6. Stand Against Injustice — Peacefully

Non-violence is NOT passivity.

Examples:

Peaceful protests
Speaking truth respectfully
Supporting fair systems

Leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. showed that non-violence can create real systemic change.

🧘 7. Build Daily Habits of Peace

Small routines shape identity.

10 minutes of silence daily
Gratitude practice
Forgive faster (not easy, but powerful)
Spend time in nature

⚡ Reality Check

Non-violent living is not soft—it requires:

Emotional control
Courage to stay calm under pressure
Strength to not retaliate

In today’s world, that’s a rare kind of power.

“Nonviolence is a weapon of the strong.”

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.” - MK Ghandhi

"எல்லா உயிர்களும் இன்புற்று வாழ்க"

என்பது வள்ளலார் (திருவருட்பிரகாச இராமலிங்க அடிகளார்) போதித்த, சமரச சுத்த சன்மார்க்கத்தின் மிக முக்கிய கொள்கை மற்றும் உயரிய பிரார்த்தனையாகும். ஜாதி, மத வேறுபாடின்றி, பசி ஒழித்து, கருணையை வாழ்வாக்கி, மானுடம் போற்றும் அன்பு நெறியை இது உணர்த்துகிறது.

"May all beings live happily"

is the most important principle and highest prayer of the Samarasa Shuddha Sanmargma taught by Vallalar (Thiruvarutprakasa Ramalinga Adigalar). It expresses the principle of love that eradicates hunger, promotes compassion, and cherishes humanity, regardless of caste or religion.

We will post you with more updates and training sessions and workshops to get into practice non-violence as your lifestyle to bring inner peace as well as world peace.