Verse 16.2

अहिंसा सत्यमक्रोधस्त्यागः शान्तिरपैशुनम्।दया भूतेष्वलोलुप्त्वं मार्दवं ह्रीरचापलम्।।16.2।।

ahinsā satyam akrodhas tyāgaḥ śhāntir apaiśhunam dayā bhūteṣhv aloluptvaṁ mārdavaṁ hrīr achāpalam

Meaning

No violence, truth, zero anger, letting go, chill vibes, no gossip, empathy, no greed, gentleness, modesty, and zero fakeness.

Commentary

No cap, Ahimsa is all about zero violence—in your mind, words, and actions. It's like, major chill vibes, keeping the drama low. Satyam? Keep it real, fam. Speak truth, no cap, no shade. Akrodhah? Don't even trip when things get hectic. Tyagah? Let go of the ego, the drama, and the need for clout. Santih? Peace of mind, that's the goal. Apaisunam? No pettiness. Daya? Show some empathy, bro. Aloluptvam? Don't be a greedy goblin. Hrih? Know your limits, and don't be a total clown. Achapalam? Don't be extra. Straightforwardness, zero violence, chill vibes—that's the Brahmana way. It's all about that sattvic energy.