Non-Violence
Introduction
non-violence is one of the divine virtues. Nonviolent people are closest to god. Therefore, everyone should know what is non-violence and why non-violence is necessary.
What is nonviolence?
Ahimsa means not to be violent in thought and action. Humans and animals should not be killed.
Humans and animals should not suffer. Humans and animals should not be terrorized. Do not scold or annoy others.
One should not think ill of others. Others should not be deprived of their rights. One should not harm others. This is non-violence.
Why is non-violence necessary?
Man and animal, all are children of god. Everyone has equal right to live in this world. Therefore, one should not take the life of another, be it a human being or an animal of any other living being.
If we adopt violence, our soul will be impure and we will not be able to reach god after we die. Therefore violence is not justified on any ground.
Chief exponent of non-violence
mahavir jain, gautam buddha, ashoka and mahatma gandhi were the main exponents of non-violence. Mahavir jain and his followers were strictly non-violent.
He was wearing thin pieces of cloth over his nostrils to filter the air for breathing. Because they were afraid that worms might enter their body and die.
Even today jains follow this principle. Gautam buddha was a pioneer of non-violence.
He and his followers revolted against the animal sacrifice of hindu priests. Buddha preached non-violence till his death. Since then buddhists have been preaching this religion.
Ashoka was violent in his youth. But the horrors of the kalinga war brought a change in his heart. He gave up the fight. He accepted buddhism.
He preached non-violence inside and outside india through a religious department. He himself stopped eating meat.
He stopped animal killing in his state. He opened dispensaries for men and animals. Gandhiji was a strong supporter of non-violence. He practiced non-violence.
He preached non-violence. He said that non-violence is the weapon of powerful people. Strong people mean people who are morally and spiritually strong.
He said that non-violence is more powerful than violence. He preached truth and non-violence till his last breath.
Conclusion :
non-violence is one of the highest virtues. Each of us must accept non-violence.