YOGABHARATI

Every living being, whether a plant, flower, or fruit, possesses life. In our daily lives, we inevitably use plants and flowers, raising questions about the sensitivity of our actions. True sensitivity lies in being aware of the impact we have on all forms of life. A remarkable example of such sensitivity is seen in the story of Bahubali. While traveling through a forest, his garment got entangled in a thorny bush. As he tried to retrieve it, he realized that the plant was being disturbed. Out of deep compassion, he chose to leave the cloth behind rather than cause harm. This profound sensitivity led him to another realization—every step he took could crush small plants beneath him. To avoid harming even the tiniest life forms, he stood still, allowing creepers to grow around his feet. This is why the statue of Gomateshwara depicts him standing in absolute stillness, embodying the highest form of compassion. Such an extraordinary way of living is rooted in ahimsa—the practice of non-vi...