Non-violence, Nonviolence: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Non-violence means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: ORA: Amanaska (king of all yogas): (shaktism)Non-violence is denoted by the Sanskrit term Ahiṃsa or Ahiṃsaka, according to the 17th century Kaulagajamardana (“crushing the Kaula elephant”) authored by Kāśīnātha or Kṛṣṇānandācala.—Accordingly, [as Īśvara said to Pārvatī]: “[...] O great Goddess, hear about the Jain. [...] Some pluck out their hair and dress in white, my dear, and [some] wear red garments and [others wear] indigo and so on. Some are called, 'great guru', and others pursue nonviolence (ahiṃsaka). These are the different varieties in brief; they are [all] called Pāṣaṇḍas [because] they have been excluded from the vedic path. [...]”
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Manual of Buddhist Terms and DoctrinesNon-violence.—s. avihimsā.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+77): Ahimsa, Ahimsavrata, Ahinsa, Yama, Anupaghata, Ahimsavadi, Apahimse, Satyagrahi, Vrata, Vadha, Kavarvu, Ahimsanuvrata, Bandha, Ahimsasiddhi, Ahimsaka, Himsavirahite, Iryasamiti, Himsavirahita, Alokitapana, Dharma.
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Search found 92 books and stories containing Non-violence, Nonviolence; (plurals include: violences, Nonviolences). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Gandhiji and Hindu - Muslim Unity < [October – December, 2000]
Globalisation: The Ghandhian way < [January – March, 2001]
Non-Violence Through The Ages < [January 1959]
Jain Science and Spirituality (by Medhavi Jain)
1. Ethics in Jainism < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]
4.2. Yoga and Ethics < [Chapter 4 - Main Theory and Practices in Jainism]
1. Problem Statement < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 13.7 < [Chapter 13 - Kshetra and Kshetrajna Yoga]
Verse 17.14 < [Chapter 17 - Shraddha-traya-vibhaga-yoga]
Verse 16.2 < [Chapter 16 - Daivasura-sampad-vibhaga-yoga]
Socially Engaged Buddhism (with reference to Australian society) (by Phuong Thi Thu Ngo)
Socially Engaged Buddhism during the Time of the Buddha < [Chapter 1]
Chandogya Upanishad (Shankara Bhashya) (by Ganganatha Jha)
Section 3.17 (seventeenth khaṇḍa) (seven texts) < [Chapter 3 - Third Adhyāya]
Hari-bhakti-kalpa-latikā (by Sarasvati Thkura)
Text 38 < [Second Stabaka]
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