Therefore, we should have feelings of friendliness for all living beings, feelings of joy for the virtuous, compassion for those in distress and indifference towards those who mistreat us. We should meditate upon the nature of reality to imbibe the spirit of non-attachment to the world and the renunciation of worldly pleasures. Definition Of Violence Violence is defined as obstruction of the life processes of self and of others effected by lack of conscientiousness. Votary A votary is beyond any sting. Intrigue, delusion and desire of future material pleasures are stings because they arouse feelings of guilt.
Votaries are householders and homeless ascetics.
Householders are with partial vows. Limiting one's field of activity, limiting one's duration of activity and avoiding unnecessary activity. Meditation of the soul and its relationship with nature, fasting, limiting the use of consumable and non-consumable goods, and sharing one's food with guests. In the final days of life, a householder observes peaceful death. Skepticism, desire, disgust, and, appreciation and praise of irrational people and concepts are the transgressions of rational perception.