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Definition of Ahimsa
1. Noun. A Buddhist and Hindu and especially Jainist doctrine holding that all forms of life are sacred and urging the avoidance of violence.
Generic synonyms: Church Doctrine, Creed, Gospel, Religious Doctrine
Definition of Ahimsa
1. Noun. A doctrine of non-violence in Hinduism and Buddhism, concerned with the sacredness of all living things and an effort to avoid causing harm to them. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Ahimsa
1. the Hindu principle of nonviolence [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Ahimsa
Literary usage of Ahimsa
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Philosophy, Humanity and Ecology: Vol. 1: Philosophy of Nature edited by J. Odera Oruka (1996)
"... humans but also between humans and non-human species is the principle of
ahimsa (non-violence). The first principles of Indian ethics are: ahimsa ..."
2. Dancing With Siva: Hinduism's Contemporary Catechism by Himalayan Academy, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami, Master Subramuniya (2003)
"The Vedic edict is: “ahimsa is not causing pain to any living being at any time
through the actions of one's mind, speech or body? ..."
3. India and Its Faiths: A Traveler's Record by Pratt, James Bissett, 1875- (1915)
"Even certain kinds of occupation are precluded by this rule of ahimsa, including
agriculture and most manufacturing. For ploughing may destroy much animal ..."
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