Ahimsa

Also known as Ahinsa, Non violence, Adrohi, Avihimsa

thumb|Lord Mahavira, the twenty-fourth tirthankara of Jainism, and "torch-bearer" of ahimsa

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Ahimsa is the principle of non-violence that is central to Jainism, exemplified by Lord Mahavira, one of the religion's most important spiritual figures. It matters because it represents a foundational ethical commitment to avoiding harm to all living beings, which has influenced religious and philosophical thought.

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Contents

Etymology
Historical evolution
Pre-Vedic and Shramanic roots hypothesis
Evolution in the Vedic tradition
Integration into governance
Hinduism
Ancient Vedic texts
The Epics
Self-defence, criminal law, and war
Non-human life
Modern times
Yoga
Jainism
The Hierarchy of Life
Ascetic vs. householder codes
Intellectual non-violence
Just war and self-defense
Modern reception
Buddhism
War
Laws
See also
Notes
References
Citations
Sources
External links

thumb|Lord Mahavira, the twenty-fourth tirthankara of Jainism, and "torch-bearer" of ahimsa

'''''' (, IAST: ; ; ) is the ancient Indian principle of nonviolence which applies to actions towards all living beings. It is a key virtue in Jainism and Buddhism.