WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -The word Ahimsa is loosely translated to Non-Violence. Ahimsa means “lacking any desire to kill". It means to be harmless to oneself, others, and all living beings.

Detailed explanation-2: -In Gandhi’s thought, Ahimsa precludes not only the act of inflicting a physical injury, but also mental states like evil thoughts and hatred, unkind behaviour such as harsh words, dishonesty and lying, all of which he saw as manifestations of violence incompatible with Ahimsa.

Detailed explanation-3: -The life and leadership of Mahatma Gandhi He believed that Indians must not use violence or hatred in their fight for freedom from colonialism.