Jainism, one of the world's oldest religions, is based on the concept of ahimsa, or non-violence. The teachings of Jainism, which have their roots in ancient India, are centred on respect ...

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Eminent historian Irfan Habib has argued that ahimsa in fact helped in the subjugation of tribals, and food-gathering and hunting communities. He wrote in his authoritative essay, Caste in Indian ...

Ahimsa, the principle of nonviolence, forms the bedrock of Mahavir’s ethical framework. It extends beyond mere absence of physical harm to encompass compassion, forgiveness, and avoidance of ...

Through nonviolence or ahimsa, the soul can break free of this ... Set in the kingdom of Kurukshetra on India's northern plains, the epic narrates a succession struggle among members of the ...

Mahavir Jayanti, observed on 10 April 2025, is one of the most important religious festivals for the Jain community, ...