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ahimsa [Sanskrit,=noninjury], ethical principle of noninjury to both men and animals, common to Buddhism, Jainism, and Hinduism. Ahimsa became influential in India after 600 BC, contributing to the spread of vegetarianism. In modern times, the implications of ahimsa were developed in the nonviolence movement of Mohandas Gandhi .

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ahimsa Non-violence or non-injury to both people and animals. It is a central concept of Jainism and Buddhism, and is also important in Hinduism. This belief inspired the passive resistance of ‘Mahatma’ Gandhi.

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