Acharya Mahaprajna
The second part of nonviolence training is most important. We believe that there are psychic centres in the human body, which if activated by yogic and meditative postures, can bring about a permanent attitudinal change in children. What is essential is a change of heart. Mere lectures do not succeed in effecting a psychological transformation among the young and the old people. There are five basic precepts for the transformation of human heart.
- Development of Selfdiscipline - Controlling Impulsive Impetuosity
- Development of Fearlessness
- Development of Tolerance
- Development of Compassion
- Development of Humility
The following practical exercises go a long way in the transformation of human heart:
- Kayotsarg (deep relaxation)
- Perception of Breathing
- Perception of the Body
- Perception and Concentration on Psychic Centres
- ANUPREKSHA (contemplative meditation)
We have trained masters who expose the trainees to various meditative postures and teach them how to breathe. Breathing exercises play an important role in pacifying the passionate state of human nature. Please see detailed exercises in Chapter 16.
