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- Dictionaryahimsa/əˈhɪmsɑː/
noun
- 1. (in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist tradition) respect for all living things and avoidance of violence towards others.
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1 day ago · 1. Ahimsa (Non-violence) Ahimsa, or non-violence, is the first of the five Yamas in the eightfold path of yoga as described by Patanjali. It is a fundamental principle that extends beyond physical actions to encompass thoughts and words. We will explain Ahimsa and its application in yoga and daily life: Understanding Ahimsa
5 days ago · Derived from Sanskrit, Ahimsa translates to “non-harming” or “non-violence.” This profound concept transcends the physical practice of yoga, permeating our thoughts, words, and actions.
20 hours ago · So, it behooves us to honor their memory and sacrifices to continue the work they did years ago. Therefore, the conclusion is that engaging in the self-defense of ourselves and our freedom to practice Sanatana-dharma is actually a part of the Vedic system. It should be considered part of ahimsa.
5 days ago · ahimsa. Yoga Philosophy. Embracing Ahimsa: The Heart of Yogic Practice. In the realm of yoga, and derived from Sanskrit, Ahimsa translates to "non-harming" or "non ...
3 days ago · The whole process of rebirth, called samsara, is cyclic, with no clear beginning or end, and encompasses lives of perpetual, serial attachments. Actions generated by desire and appetite bind one’s spirit (jiva) to an endless series of births and deaths.
3 days ago · The initiate guided by a guru may practice Yoga (a “methodic exertion” of body and mind) in order to attain, through mortification, concentration, and meditation, a higher state of consciousness and thereby find supreme knowledge, achieve spiritual autonomy, and realize oneness with the Highest (or however the ultimate goal is conceived).
20 hours ago · Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi ( ISO: Mōhanadāsa Karamacaṁda Gāṁdhī; [c] 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist who employed nonviolent resistance to lead the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule.
