Vivekananda was once asked by a cynical critic why he paraded his renunciation through wearing the ochre robe. He replied, ‘This is no parade; this is a protection. I am wearing this ochre robe because, seeing this, no one will approach me for alms or monetary help. I also wear it in order that the word ‘no’, which I am averse to pronounce, need not be spoken by me. At the sight of this robe, only seekers of salvation will come near me; for them I have enough to give. I am moved when distressed people come near and I have no money to give them. This dress helps me escape such painful situations.’ You should so regulate your life that the two words ‘give’ and ‘no’ are not used by you while you live. (L&L, pp. 168-169)
It is said ‘Na sreyo niyamam vina’ , there can be no happiness without regulation. Self control is necessary for regulating the outer world. And, that self control can be achieved by following certain rules and regulations, voluntarily. Ruling the outer world is Yama tattva (in the domain of the Lord Yama), where as self control is termed as samyama (equanimity). Be it love, hatred, ego or pleasure- seeking, in every aspect of human life regulation in very much necessary. Krishna is one such individual who set an ideal in following regulation. (Beacons of Divine Wisdom Part 2, p. 34)