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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
the principle of nonviolence toward all living things
A
Dharma
B
Ahimsa
C
Vedas
D
Stupas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -According to Kaneda, the term Ahimsa is an important spiritual doctrine shared by Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. It literally means ‘non-injury’ and ‘non-killing’. It implies the total avoidance of harming of any kind of living creatures not only by deeds, but also by words and in thoughts.

Detailed explanation-2: -To answer this, we turn to the three tenets, or the three As, of Jain philosophy: Ahimsa (non-violence), Aparigraha (non-acquisition), and Anekantavada (non-absolutism) [1].

Detailed explanation-3: -He says, “..in its negative form, [Ahimsa] means not injuring any living being whether by body or mind. I may not, therefore, hurt the person of any wrong-doer or bear any ill-will to him and so cause him mental suffering. In its positive form, Ahimsa means the largest love, the greatest charity.

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