Dravyahimsa, Dravyahiṃsā, Dravya-himsa: 1 definition
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Source: Encyclopedia of Jainism: Tattvartha Sutra 7: The Five VowsDravyahiṃsā (द्रव्यहिंसा) according to the 2nd-century Tattvārthasūtra 7.13.—What is meant by physical violence (dravyahiṃsā)? The actual injury caused to one of the life vitalities of others is called physical violence.
Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.
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