Great Sayings by Scholars: Non-violence: The Path of Dharma

byGaurav Yadav

Non-violence, or ahimsa (also spelt as ahinsa), is one of the basic principles of human civilisation—a philosophy that rejects hatred, revenge and cruelty and replaces them with love, compassion and truth. Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, adopted ahimsa as the foundation of his personal life and political struggle.

Great Sayings by Scholars: Non-violence: The Path of Dharma

SAYINGAhinsa Parmo Dharmah, Ahinsa Parma gatih,Ahinsa Parma Preetis, tvahinsa paramam padam. – Taken from the Hitopadesha, a Sanskrit language collection of fables MEANING Non-violence is the highest dharma, Non-violence is the greatest attainment, Non-violence is the highest delight, Non-vi