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Ahimsa

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Ahimsa

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Non-violence

  • Ahimsa means non-violence or not causing harm in Sanskrit.
    • It is one of the most important principles in Hindu Dharma.
  • Hindus believe that all living beings have a divine soul (Atman). That includes humans, animals, and even plants.
  • Because all life is sacred, people should act with kindness and care.
  • Ahimsa teaches peace, love, and respect to every form of life.
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Environment

  • Practising Ahimsa means peaceful behaviour, gentle speech, and kindness. It teaches people to solve problems through peace and understanding, not violence.
  • Ahimsa inspires Hindus to care for the environment and protect all life on Earth.
    • Many Hindus choose a vegetarian or vegan diet to avoid harming animals.
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Gandhi

  • Famous Hindus, like Mahatma Gandhi, lived by Ahimsa and used it to lead peaceful protests.
  • Gandhi taught that true strength comes from peace, not violence.
  • Ahimsa links closely to karma because good actions bring good results.
  • By living with compassion, Hindus create harmony in themselves and the world.
  • Ahimsa reminds everyone that peace begins with our own choices.

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1Year 7

1.1Origins of Abrahamic Faith

1.2Judaism

1.3Christianity

1.4Disciplinary Knowledge

2Year 8

2.1Islam

2.2Hindu Dharma (Hinduism)

2.3Buddhism

2.4Sikhi

2.5Atheism

2.6Philosophy of Religion

2.7Disciplinary Knowledge

3Year 9

3.1Life & Death

3.2Extremism

3.3Equality

4Additional Concepts

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