Satvik & Ahimsa Content Policy
“अहिंसा परमो धर्मः • सत्यं शौचं च पावनम् • यतो धर्मस्ततो जयः”
YogicTown was conceived as a digital Tirtha (sacred spiritual pilgrimage) — a virtual sanctuary dedicated to the genuine preservation, practice, and living transmission of Sanatan Dharma, Classical Yoga, Vedanta, and Ayurveda. Unlike mainstream digital platforms driven by sensationalism, commercial exploitation, and unrestrained conflict, YogicTown exists to elevate human consciousness and cultivate Sattva (purity, light, and inner equilibrium). Every article, comment, retreat event, recipe, teacher profile, and community interaction must reflect the highest ideals of Sanatan civilization: reverence for all life, purity of thought and speech, and deep respect for sacred traditions.
Ahimsa
Absolute non-injury and compassion towards all human beings (children, women, men) and all sentient animal life.
Satya
Honest presentation of classical shastras, verified lineage credentials, and absence of commercial fraud.
Shaucha
Sacred speech free from profanity and vulgarity; clean 100% Satvik dietary standards free from meat and intoxicants.
Maryada
Right conduct, ethical boundaries, mutual honor, and the uncompromising protection of vulnerable individuals and minors.
Asteya & Dharma
Preserving the sanctity of deities, shastras, mantras, and gurus without commercial debasement or mockery.
Enforced by Council
YogicTown maintains an automated prohibited term scanner and an active Council of Reviewers and Moderators with strict role segregation and Git Diff revision audits.
Access Council Governance PortalAhimsa: Protection of Children, Women, Men & All Humans
Strict prohibition of all forms of violence, gore, abuse, harassment, and endangerment directed towards any person.
Zero Tolerance for Crimes & Harm against Children (Bala Raksha)
Minors and children hold an inviolable, sacred status in YogicTown. Any content depicting, promoting, soliciting, or referencing child abuse, child sexual exploitation, pedophilia, neglect, or physical harm will trigger immediate account termination, blacklisting, and reporting to legal authorities.
Protection and Dignity of Women & Men (Stree & Purusha Maryada)
All members of our spiritual family must be treated with supreme respect. Content promoting domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, stalking, misogyny, misandry, or gender-based violence is prohibited across all articles, forums, events, and profile bios.
Prohibition of Violence, Bloodshed, Gore & Combat Imagery
Content featuring or glorifying murder, physical torture, mutilation, suicide, bombings, firearms, or graphic injuries is forbidden. Shastric discussions of historical epics (e.g., Mahabharata) must remain pedagogical and philosophical, without sensationalized bloodlust.
Appeals, Re-evaluation & Transparent Governance
Members whose submissions have been rejected or modified may view the Reviewer Notes and Moderator Rationale directly in their dashboard. Re-submissions that fully align with the Satvik & Ahimsa Covenant will be re-evaluated within 48 hours by the designated category Reviewer.