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Ahimsa is important to Jains as they feel that without non-violence no living being can attain salvation. Harming living forms in any way (accept for those which are inevitable, like breathing kills microorganisms but we can't stop doing so) increases our sins, and hinders the way to ultimate path of salvation.
Even in normal lives, harming animals or humans is not considered good, because there is something, a quality of being a human (humanity), which separates humans and animals.
If the question is related to the food habits of people, that is not killing organisms for food, then the answer lie in the science of human body. Being a vegetarian, it has got a large number of advantages over a non-vegetarian.
So, finally it can be concluded that Ahimsa is a quality which makes us human, but its meaning should not be limited to just being a vegetarian, its above that, it clears path to salvation, the ultimate goal of any living being.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoAhimsa is one of the most important moral principles included in sanatan dharma, the eternal religion or eternal law. It is preventing needless suffering. Hinduism teaches that Brahman dwells in all living beings in the form of atman, so Hindus have a great respect for all forms of life. Therefore, all Hindus should practice ahimsa to relieve the suffering of people and the atman inside them.
The practice of ahimsa has always been important in Hinduism and is expressed in many ways, such as not harming or killing animals. The cow is a particularly sacred animal for Hindus. In India, cows are allowed to roam freely, and are sometimes cared for by temple priests. They are considered to be sacred because of their ability to provide essential needs of life - nourishment of milk and cow dung for fuel. They are also associated with Krishna and the gopis.
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∙ 13y agoAhimsa is a term meaning to do no harm. The only way to develop universal love is by the practice of Ahimsa.
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∙ 13y agoHindus believe in Ahimsa because the scriptures they read tell them to!
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∙ 9y ago'Ahimsa' means non-violence, or 'pacifism.' It teaches that we all have respect & dignity.
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How many people in the UK follow HINDUS?
2
How many gods do hindus follow?
Minimum of 0, maximum of infinity.
1 List some of the things strict Hindus need to follow that non-Hindus do not?
Believe in many godsbelieve in the caste system(not finish)
Is caste systems part of both the Buddhist and Hindu religions?
In ancient times, no. Buddhists rejected the Caste System, which is why many Hindus converted to Buddhism.
What is the Hindu nonviolence?
Hindus speak many languages. Each state in India has its own language (more or less..) Most of the Indian languages are based on Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages with scripts. In Sanskrit and in many of the Indian languages, Non-violence is called Ahimsa which means non-injury or a lack of negative thoughts, words or action.
What is the ahimsa?
Ahimsa: the act of nonviolence to all things. This is found in many religions but it was first discovered in Jainism.
What impact did Buddhism and Jainism have on Hinduism?
Jain and Buddhist concept of Ahimsa (or non-violence) had actually a great effect on Hinduism. Many Jains and Buddhists condemned caste-system, which is believed by some historians to have prevailed in the society at that time. Jain and Buddhist doctrine of Karma, essentially shaped the Hindu belief of death and rebirth.
What laws are there relating to Hindu foods?
Hinduism does not prohibit eating meat, but it does strongly recommend Ahimsa which is the idea of non-violence against all life forms including animals. This means that many Hindus prefer a vegetarian or lacto-vegetarian lifestyle.
What does Hindu believe as far as polytheism or atheist?
Hindus are polytheistic. Hindus follow different three main teachings of Hinduism and worship a vast array of gods. It has been called the oldest religion in the world. You can study the various sects and their many gods by performing an internet search for "Hindu Gods".Hindus are polytheistic. Hindus follow different three main teachings of Hinduism and worship a vast array of gods. It has been called the oldest religion in the world. You can study the various sects and their many gods by performing an internet search for "Hindu Gods".Hindus are polytheistic. Hindus follow different three main teachings of Hinduism and worship a vast array of gods. It has been called the oldest religion in the world. You can study the various sects and their many gods by performing an internet search for "Hindu Gods".Hindus are polytheistic. Hindus follow different three main teachings of Hinduism and worship a vast array of gods. It has been called the oldest religion in the world. You can study the various sects and their many gods by performing an internet search for "Hindu Gods".
Do Hindus have aranged marriages?
Many hindus do have arranged marriages but not all hindus do.
What purpose does the website Ahimsa serve?
The website Ahimsa explains the philosophy behind Ahimsa which believes in doing no harm to any living being, and showing love and respect to all living things. It is an important part of many religions such as Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism.
Do hindus worship a single god?
Not all. Many are polytheists, some are even atheists. What philosophy to follow and whom to worship is a personal decision in hinduism.
