Introduction: Generally, stimulus comes from more than one source, hence it is rare
that the stimulus is received with complete attention. The quality of reception
depends on the state of awareness, called vijnana (awareness of the situation)
and any drop in awareness creates error in estimation and expectation, in both, the
individual manifesting and receiving the stimulus. This can generate stress,
especially if the situation calls for a high degree of adjustment and one that
is difficult to cope. One also get stressed if the situation results in
confrontation, in an insensitive or irrelevant response. Ones reactions to
stimulus and ability to work with others in a peaceful manner or bring balance
into his or her tasks and relationships are fundamental building blocks for a
sustainable solution to stress.Yama is the first element of Situational Awareness. It enables
us to and live a life where our actions leave us as well as those we interact
with a sense peace. It results in us being able to enjoy a stable and balanced
relationship with our environment.
Yama has different meanings, "rein, curb, or bridle,
discipline or restraints". In the present context, it means
"self-control or forbearance" when dealing with the environment.
Patanjali's Yoga Sutra mentions six key elements in Yama that cover all aspects
of personal behaviour with the external environment.
Effective yama is being able to align ones svadharma with that
of others to achieve common goals while instilling the sense of peace in all
entities affected by ones action. Therefore, yama means exercising restraint in
ones reaction to stimulus.
Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra mentions
six key elements in yama that cover most aspects of behaviour with the external
environment. These elements are ahimsa (Non-violence), satya or hrta
(Integrity), brahmacharyam (sexual continence or diversity control), asteya
(Non-stealing & Teaming), aparigraha (Equanimity) and mitahara (diet
control). When one implements these elements, there is an increasing sense of
control and peace because the interaction become less threatening and more
collaborative. This results in lesser emotional turmoil, an increased awareness
of vijnana and svadharma.
Share your opinion and
experiences:
- Do we control events?
- What is the best way to react? What is the end we should aim for?
- Is it possible to achieve a win-win solution every time?
- If we cannot achieve a win-win solution, then how should we manage the situation?
- How do we react, ensure success, yet ensure peace in any reaction?
- How important is transparency in a reaction?
- How important is it for us to respect the other person’s svaharma in a situation?
- How do relationships get affected? Why do they get disturbed?
- What does it take to restore a disturbed relationship?
- Can a relationship be one-sided? How do you manage an important one-sided relationship?
- How important is patience in a relationship?
- How important is communication in maintaining relationships?
- How do you use communication to diffuse tension?
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