EXCERPTS RE: Peace & Light (the “missing” Saturday post) November 7, 2026
Posted by ajoyfulpractice in Changing Perspectives, Faith, Healing Stories, Health, Hope, Life, Music, One Hoop, Peace, Philosophy, Religion, Wisdom, Women, Yoga.Tags: 988, Choti Diwali, Diwali, Gayatri Mantra, Gāyatrī Mantra, Immanuel Kant, Kali Puja, light, Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, peace, Peace of the Pyrenees, Yoga Sutra 2.33
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Happy Choti Diwali, Diwali, and Kali Puja! Blessings, light, love, and peace to everyone, everywhere!
Stay safe! Live well! Hydrate!
This “missing” post for Saturday, November 7th, is simply a compilation of excerpts.
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“However, if the process of non-violence is to be effective in counteracting violence, we must first describe and outline it clearly and methodically. Because violent thoughts always precede a violent act, an act of non-violence will be effective only if it is preceded by non-violent thoughts. Violence is an active phenomenon, whereas non-violence is mistakenly thought to be passive – simply the absence of violence. But passive non-violence has no power to extinguish the fire if violence. Non-violence must be as active as violence itself.”
— commentary on Yoga Sūtra 2.33, from The Practice of the Yoga Sutra: Sadhana Pada by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD
The second day of Diwali, the 5-day festival of light, does not fall on the same Gregorian calendar date every year. This year, it coincided with the anniversary of the 1659 signing of the “Peace of the Pyrenees”.
CLICK ON THE EXCERPT TITLES BELOW FOR MORE.
“oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ
tat savitur vareṇyaṃ
bhargo devasya dhīmahi
dhiyo yo naḥ pracodayāt”
[Conscious, subconscious, unconscious mind, and every plane of existence, we meditate on the (adorable) Light, that it may inspire us, enlighten us, and remove our obstacles.]
— “Gāyatrī Mantra” from the Rig Veda (from Mandala 3.62.10)
Saturday’s playlist is available on YouTube and Spotify. [Look for “Diwali (Day 2-3) 2022”]
If you are struggling, thinking about suicide, worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, you can dial 988 (in the US) or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. You can also call this TALK line if you are struggling with addiction or involved in an abusive relationship. The Lifeline network is free, confidential, and available to all 24/7. YOU CAN TALK ABOUT ANYTHING.
White Flag is an app, which I have not researched, but which may be helpful if you need peer-to-peer (non-professional) support.
If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or need a safe and judgement-free place to talk, you can also click here to contact the TrevorLifeline (which is staffed 24/7 with trained counselors).
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