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The five vows.

Of sannyas: Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Aparigraha, Brahmacharya.

THE SPH smiling, in the brown turban with the violet garland
THE SPH smiling in the red turban, seated on the throne

Not only a faith, a technique for enlightenment

These five are Sarvabhaumya Vrata, universal virtues.

Satsang, 1 Mar 2021

It is not only our religious faith. It is a very powerful system, a technique for enlightenment.

Satsang at Adi Kailasa, Bidadi

Whether Shaivite, Smartha, Vaishnava, Shakta, Tantra or Aghora tradition, you might interpret these values differently, but the value itself is Sarvabhaumya, universal.

Satsang, 1 Mar 2021

The five vows

THE SPH in the golden crown, hand raised in blessing
1

Ahimsa

Non-harm

Ahimsa means physically, mentally, verbally you will not hurt anybody.

Satsang, Himalayan Yatra, 23 May 2005

Non-violence is such a joy. It is not just a moral code. It is such an ecstasy.

Satsang, 13 Dec 2010

Violence is like fire: it burns you first, before you put it on others.

Satsang, 13 Dec 2010
2

Satya

Truth

Satya means physically, mentally, verbally you will be truthful. Even a single word, don't tell a lie.

Satsang, Himalayan Yatra, 23 May 2005

Satya does not mean just talking facts like a parrot. Satya means understanding the truths of life.

Satsang, 13 Dec 2010
THE SPH seated and smiling in the red turban, hand open in teaching
THE SPH smiling in the rudraksha crown, hand raised in blessing
3

Asteya

Non-stealing

Non-stealing does not mean only not stealing things from others. You will not abuse nature.

Satsang, Himalayan Yatra, 23 May 2005

Asteya means non-stealing and non-disturbing.

Satsang, Himalayan Yatra, 23 May 2005
4

Aparigraha

Non-possessiveness

Aparigraha means living with minimal things.

Satsang, 13 Dec 2010

I translate non-possessiveness as not possessing anything which is not you.

Satsang, 4 Jan 2011

Start with external objects, like luxury items, the outermost layer. Then go deeper, to the subtler and subtler levels of non-possessiveness.

Satsang, 4 Jan 2011

The strength of Aparigraha can change the very system of your body.

Satsang at Adi Kailasa, Bidadi
A young sannyasi seated in meditation with only his staff and water pot
THE SPH smiling, hand raised in blessing, in the rudraksha crown
5

Brahmacharya

Living like God

Brahmacharya means living like God.

Satsang, 13 Dec 2010

Brahmacharya is not a vow or an ordinary vrata. It is a wealth, a luxury, an extraordinary ecstasy.

Satsang, 13 Dec 2010

The Rishis were all Brahmacharis. They have only pure love.

Satsang, Himalayan Yatra, 23 May 2005
THE SPH seated on the throne in the red turban, hands in blessing
Five words

Just live with it.

Just those five words he gave: Ahimsa, Satya, Asteya, Aparigraha, Brahmacharya. That's all. You should just live with it.

Satsang at Adi Kailasa, Bidadi

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