forms. If they were held responsible for such violence, they would
be compelled to take birth again for the bad karma caused. Would
liberation then ever be possible? So what was it that they attained,
which gave them exclusive protection from the laws of karma and
achieve liberation? These very mysteries are understood and can
be explained only by the Gnani Purush himself, because within
him manifests the exact same knowledge that resides in the hearts
of all the Tirthankars. Dadashri has revealed this knowledge and
has made it accessible to everyone. This book will, without doubt,
serve as a very useful guide for those who practice ahimsa and
desire liberation.
- Dr. Niruben Amin
Non-violence ( Ahimsa )
The word violence generally conveys the idea of some form of
physical aggression. The spiritual definition of violence is much
broader. Any speech or thought that hurts others is also
considered violence.
In this book, the words violence and non-violence have been
replaced by himsa and ahimsa, respectively.
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