16.2 ahiṅsā harmlessness, satyam truth, akrōdhaḥ absence of anger, tyāgaḥ renunciation, śāntiḥ peacefulness, apaiśunam absence of crookedness, dayā compassion, bhūtēṣu in beings, alōluptvam non-covetousness, mārdavam gentleness, hrīḥ modesty, acāpalam absence of fickleness.

Commentary:
Ahimsa: Non-injury in thought, word and deed. y refraining from injuring living creatures the outgoing forces of Rajas are curbed. Ahimsa is divided into physical, verbal and mental.Satyam: Truth: Speaking of things as they are, without uttering unpleasant words or lies. This includes self-restraint, absence of jealousy, forgiveness, patience, endurance and kindness.Akrodhah: Absence of anger when insulted, ruked or beaten, i.e., even under the gravest provocation.Tyagah: Renunciation -- literally, giving up; giving up of Vasanas, egoism and the fruits of action. Charity is also Tyaga. This has already been mentioned in the previous verse.Santih: Serenity of the mind.Apaisunam: Absence of narrow-mindedness.Daya: Compassion to those who are in distress. A man of compassion has a tender heart. He lives only for the benefit of the world. Compassion indicates realisation of unity or oneness with other creatures.Aloluptvam: Non-covetousness. The senses are not affected or excited when they come in contact with their respective objects; the senses are withdrawn from the objects of the senses, just as the limbs of the tortoise are withdrawn by it into its own shell.Hrih: It is shame felt in the performance of actions contrary to the rules of the Vedas or of society.Achapalam: Not to speak or move the hands and legs in vain; avoidance of useless action.Straightforwardness, non-injury, absence of anger, etc., are special alities of the rahmanas. They are the Sattvic virtues which belong to them.Moreover --