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The Concept of Ahimsa or Non-Violence in Jainism

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What is the literal meaning of the term Ahimsa?

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Non-Violence
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The term Ahimsa is derived from the Sanskrit words 'a' (not) and 'himsa' (violence), literally meaning 'non-violence' or 'non-injury'.

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