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A friend has written me asking the following question:

In the Patanjali sutras, he gives us the yama of ahimsa.  In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna tells Arjuna that he must fight and slaughter a lot of soldiers.  While Krishna tells him that the atman cannot be harmed since it's eternal, immutable, etc., Arjuna still must harm a whole lot of people in battle.  How do I reconcile these two things?  If Patanjali is saying that we shouldn't harm anybody's atman, that doesn't really make sense since it cannot be harmed.  So he must be talking about the body.  If he's talking about the body this seems a direct contradiction to what Krishna is telling Arjuna.  I've been struggling with this for awhile and can not make the two things come together.

Here is a brief reply...

At Swami Rama Sadhaka Grama (SRSG)
20th – 25th February 2013

Join us for five days of learning simple philosophy of living and practical guidelines to develop and cultivate a healthy and happy family life. Topics will include:

• Sattvic Diet: Shifting from a Rajasic diet into a nutritional food regimen that supports a balanced mind and peaceful nature.
• Indian Cuisine and the health benefits of Indian Spices
• The art of joyful living techniques for children: Practical spirituality in raising happy and healthy children
• An Intercultural panel discussion: How to successfully cultivate a spiritual family during modern times

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February newsletter table of contents:

• Meditation, Love and Service by Swami Veda
• Swami Nitya Contemplates Prashnopanishad III
• New SRSG Video
• Spirituality and When It Dawns by Swami Rama
• Ammaji's Corner
• European Retreat
• Thailand Retreat Invitation
• Twitter Fan? See Swami Veda Quotes
• AHYMSIN e-mail directory

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Whether in ancient or modern times,
Peace comes from our state of mind.
We will study stories from the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Vasistha which provide messages to stabilise the mind and help us cultivate a beautiful mind (chitta prasadanam)

A workshop with Swami Veda Bharati and Swami Nityamuktananda
1-3 JUNE 2012, The Ware Priory, Herts. UK

The last opportunity to study in the UK with Swami Veda Bharati before he enters 5yrs of Silence in 2013.

Swami Veda Bharati has a unique ability to translate ancient text into a modern context that is understandable to all listeners, all backgrounds, beliefs and cultures. He is recognised globally as one of the foremost teachers of yoga and meditation.

FRIDAY 1st , SATURDAY 2nd and SUNDAY 3rd JUNE
8am – 9.30am chants, hatha yoga, relaxation
9.30am – 1030am BREAKFAST
10.30am – 12.30pm Swami Nityamuktananda: lecture and meditation
12.30pm LUNCH
1.30pm – 3pm : Swami Rama DVD showing/Book Shop/ Walking
3pm – 4.30pm: Swami Veda Bharati: lecture and meditation
(on Saturday the afternoon lecture will be Swami Nityamuktananda, followed by Kirtan – music and chanting celebration)

BOOK 1, 2 or 3 days: email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
COSTS £20 non-refundable deposit, balance due END APRIL.
(Cancellation policy: monies refunded if your space is filled minus £20 deposit)

1 day £85, 2 days £160, 3 days £210
(PLEASE NOTE: this retreat is non residential, download accommodation list)
VEGETARIAN BREAKFAST AND LUNCH INCLUDED
PLEASE BRING YOGA MAT, BLANKET and CUSHION