Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c16.269

c16.269

If the suggestions of passion supervene and hinder the pursuit or practice of the various prohibitions or *Yamas* aforesaid, they are to be subdued by reflection on their consequences, viz. misery and ignorance with their endless train of evils. The glories of success in the *Yamas* are described to perfection. Like the sun illumining his system, the Yogī's purity purifies his surroundings. Malice (*hiṁsā*) is shamed in his presence, and is converted into its opposite, *Vairāgya*. Horse and buffalo, mouse and cat, snake and mongoose, lose their eternal enmity before that All-mighty Presence of Peace and Universal Forbearance. The leopard changes its spots under that supreme influence. Through his always telling the truth, whatever he tells turns out to be truth. Through not hankering after others' wealth, he becomes master of all wealth. Through his confirmed continence, he grows in power and competence to instruct pupils in the eight practices of Yoga. Lastly, through non-acceptance of gifts, he attains complete enlightenment regarding the mysteries or problems of existence.