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अद्रोह(Adroha)
Non-Hostility
Adroha is the virtue of maintaining a heart free from malice, hatred, and ill-will towards others. It means cultivating goodwill, kindness, and the intention to do no harm, even towards those who may have caused harm. This quality fosters peaceful relationships, emotional healing, and social harmony.
In Sanatan Dharma, Adroha is essential for personal peace and spiritual progress. It helps break cycles of revenge and negativity, enabling forgiveness and compassion to flourish.
- Practicing empathy and trying to understand others’ perspectives.
- Meditating on loving-kindness and goodwill (Metta).
- Releasing grudges and resentment through forgiveness.
- Avoiding harsh speech and actions.
- Cultivating patience in difficult relationships.
- Inner peace and emotional stability.
- Improved relationships and social harmony.
- Reduction in stress and anger-related ailments.
- Increased capacity for forgiveness and compassion.
Bhagavad Gita 16.3
""Non-enmity, kindness, and compassion are among the divine qualities.""
Lists Adroha as a divine virtue essential for spiritual advancement.
Mahabharata, Shanti Parva
""One who harbors no hatred attains peace and liberation.""
Emphasizes the spiritual benefits of non-hostility.
- Adroha is not passivity or allowing injustice.
- It is an active choice to respond with kindness, not weakness.
- Responding calmly to criticism or provocation.
- Avoiding gossip or negative talk about others.
- Helping those who have wronged you without resentment.
- Choosing peaceful conflict resolution methods.
Non-hostility promotes mental well-being and social peace in today’s often polarized world.
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Cultivating these Gunas (virtues) leads to a balanced, harmonious, and spiritually fulfilling life. The information provided is for educational purposes.