Origins The first mention of Ahimsa in Indian philosophy dating back to the Vedic scriptures called Upanishad (dating at least to -800 ). In fact, "non-nuisance" or "nolont (otherwise will) to hurt the creatures' transcribed better idea conveyed by the Sanskrit term. Especially since this concept applies to both physical and psychic.
Definition of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi-
"Whereas a good deed should call for approval, and a bad stigma, the instigator of the deed, whether good or bad, always deserves respect or pity, as appropriate. "Hate the sin not the sinner" - this is a precept that is rarely used, it is easy to understand, is why the poison of hatred spreads so quickly in the world. L'ahims est le fondement de la qute de vrit. There is no day where I do not seeing me, in fact, that this quest is futile, if not based on ahimsa. Oppose the system, the attack is good, but oppose its author, and attack, this amounts to oppose oneself, to become his own assailant. For the same brush we painted, we have for the father and the same Creator, and therefore the divine powers within us that we reclons are endless. Miss a single human being is to miss these divine faculties, and thus do harm not only to this being, but with it, the whole world. "
- Mahatma Gandhi , The Story of My Experiments with Truth .
In Hinduism
According to the sage Vyasa , "Ahimsa is to never hurt in any way a living creature whatsoever" . Based on compassion, which can take an active role in embodying the generosity and selflessness (charitable work for example), this doctrine is the basis of Hindu ethics is personified by the goddess Ahimsa, the wife of the god Dharma (Dharma "socio-cosmic" in Hinduism) . This is the first of the five sacrifices of which the yogi in search of enlightenment must submit, although it is not specifically yogic, but desired by all "honest man" , .
Vegetarianism and Ahimsa in Hinduism
"Death, without hope of reward, for Brahmans and
cows , or in defense of women and children, ensures happiness to those not part of the community Arya (the Vahia). Ahimsa (Respect Life core, non-violence), truthfulness, forbearance to appropriate the property of others, purity and control of the senses, Manu has declared that all this can be considered the summary of the
Dharma to the four
varna of Arya ("Noble" in
Sanskrit : Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra)
. "
- Mnavadharmastra , Book 10, Sutra 62 and 63.
Hinduism is a civilization, not a religion in the strict sense of the word and West, vegetarianism is not a requirement to be "Hindu" and assert themselves as such (although the term is sanctioned Hindu by any sacred text "Hindu" is derived from Islamic invasion to name the non-Muslim population of India).
However, this practice food is inseparable from a real observance of ahimsa, nonviolence Hindu, and is a feature of Arya ("Noble" in Sanskrit) - a community "pure" (in practices, it is not a "people" defined by a territory or a "nation"), "pure" versus Dasyu ("demons"); by mnavadharmastra (Dharma Sutras by Manu), the Arya practice in effect as the first creed of ahimsa, the "nolont to hurt any creature, whether they are Brahmins (priests, teachers), Kshatriya (warrior), Vaishya (farmers, artisans and merchants), Shudra or ( servants).
Here are some quotes from Hindu scriptures on ahimsa and vegetarianism:
"Is it necessary to say that these innocent creatures and healthy are made for the love of life, then they are sought to be killed by poor fishermen living in the butchers? For this reason, O king, O Yudhishthira, to know that the rejection of meat is the largest shelter of religion, heaven, and happiness. Refrain from hurting is the largest of the principles. It is, again, most of penance. It is also the largest among all the truths of showing affection. The meat can not be removed from grass or wood or stone. Unless a living creature is killed, this can be achieved. So, you're in sin by eating the flesh. (...) The man who abstains from meat, is never put in fear, O king, by any creature. All creatures seek protection. He never causes any concern for others and himself never to become anxious. If no one eats the flesh, then there is nobody left to kill living beings. The man who kills living beings murdered for the good of the person who eats the flesh. If the flesh is considered inedible, then there is more slaughter of living beings. It is in the interest of the meat eater that the killing of living beings takes place in the world. Since then, O thou of great splendor, the life is shortened for those who kill living things or causes of slaughter, it is clear that the person who wishes well to stop consuming meat entirely. (...) The purchaser of flesh performs the hims .
"Those criminals who are ignorant of religious principles, but considering it completely pious, without remorse, commit violence against innocent animals fully confident in their person. In their next life, these persons responsible will be eaten by these creatures they have killed in this world. "
- Bhagavata Purana 11.5.14 .
"A person knowledgeable of religious principles should never offer anything like meat, eggs or fish in the Shraddha ceremonies, and even if it is Ksatriya (warrior), one should not eat these things. "
- Bhagavata Purana 7.15.7 .
In the West
It was introduced into Western society under the leadership of Mahatma Gandhi. Inspired by his actions, civil rights movements, such as that led by Martin Luther King , have engaged in protests non-violent. More recently, the popularity of yoga and meditation in the West have helped to promote ahimsa and other concepts.
References
- a and b The Sanskrit Heritage Dictionary of Grard Huet
- The Story of My Experiments with Truth, M.-K. Gandhi, translated from the English version by George BELMONT, presentation and notes by Peter MEILI, revised edition by Olivier LACOMBE, editions Prakash Books, ISBN 81-7234-016-8
- a , b and c HINDUISM, Dharam Vir Singh, Surabhi Prakash editions
- Mircea Eliade, Yoga, Immortality and Freedom, Ed Payot.
- http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/manu/manu10.htm
- Mahabharata 13,115.
- Bhagavata Burana 11.5.14.
- Bhagavata Purana 7.15.7.
See also
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