Developing Calmness

Don't be a ticking time bomb

- Dr. Hansaji J. Yogendra

The Yoga Shastra talks about keeping a balanced state of mind. This would mean there is no place for action and reaction. Somebody said something and you react by answering immediately in the same rude manner, this is incorrect. To give love in a loving manner is a different story. But in such negative situations, a person does not stop to think even for two minutes and reacts impulsively. There is no place for this kind of behaviour in yoga. We believe that a person should think, understand, and then respond at the right time. Definitely something must be done, but at the right time, after giving it proper thought, understanding, and in the proper manner, which should not be one of anger or rage (Krodha). It should always be one of a balanced and compassionate mind.