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(Ahimsā) A Sanskrit word meaning non-injury or | (Ahimsā) A Sanskrit word meaning non-injury or | ||
non-violence as a philosophy of living. It is a fundamental | non-violence as a philosophy of living. It is a fundamental | ||
| − | requirement of many of the Yogas, particularly ''Raja | + | requirement of many of the Yogas, particularly ''Raja Yoga'', where it is one of the yamas (abstentions).'' Ahimsa'' |
| − | Yoga'', where it is one of the yamas (abstentions).'' Ahimsa'' | + | |
is one of the great vows of the Jainas. ''See'' JAINISM. | is one of the great vows of the Jainas. ''See'' JAINISM. | ||
© Copyright by the Theosophical Publishing House, Manila | © Copyright by the Theosophical Publishing House, Manila | ||
Latest revision as of 02:58, 5 February 2013
(Ahimsā) A Sanskrit word meaning non-injury or non-violence as a philosophy of living. It is a fundamental requirement of many of the Yogas, particularly Raja Yoga, where it is one of the yamas (abstentions). Ahimsa is one of the great vows of the Jainas. See JAINISM.
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