Chapter 17

God Of Death, Yama Dharma Raja

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God Of Death, Yama Dharma Raja

The moment we realize the truth of death, if we experience even an intellectual understanding of death, it is enough to transform our whole way of thinking. That is why the moment we think of Yama Dhrama Raja, god of death, our whole life has yama, or discipline.

The Saṃskṛit word ' yama' means both 'death' and 'discipline'. Understanding of Death, Instills Discipline.

Impress upon the students that understanding death is necessary to realize that life is eternal. This understanding gives freedom from the need to accomplish everything in one lifetime. Understanding death instills discipline. GOALS: