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ANCIENT VEDIC PRINCIPLES OF NONVIOLENCE
| Author: | Mohanty, Nirode | |
| Year: | 2026 | |
| Pages: | 740 | |
| ISBN: | 1-4955-1349-1 978-1-4955-1349-7 | |
| Price: | $399.95 | |
Vedic principles are deeply intertwined with nonviolence, known as ahimsa, which originates from Hindu scriptures like the Vedas and is seen as the highest virtue. While ahimsa is the ideal, the concept of dharma can justify violence only as a last resort in a dharma yudha (righteous war) to prevent greater harm, with strict rules on minimizing cruelty and protecting noncombatants. Ahimsa extends beyond physical harm to include avoiding harmful thoughts and words, and it influences practices like vegetarianism and respectful interactions. Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism have for millennia been teaching noninjury, called ahimsa, as a spiritual principle and practical ethic. Nonviolence is effective if there are free press and judiciary.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Gandhian Principles and Its Practices
Satyagraha
Chapter 2. The Pre-Vedic Civilizations Indus Valley Civilization
Chapter 3. The Vedic Principles
Chapter 4: The Vedic Scriptures on Violence and Nonviolence
Chapter 5: Wreak of Violence
Chapter 6: Sramana Religions
Chapter 7: From Violence to Nonviolence
Appendix 1: Shankara (788–820 CE)
Appendix 2: Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902)
Appendix 3: Nonviolence and Islam
Glossary
Abbreviations
Bibliography
About the Author
Chapter 2. The Pre-Vedic Civilizations Indus Valley Civilization
Chapter 3. The Vedic Principles
Chapter 4: The Vedic Scriptures on Violence and Nonviolence
Chapter 5: Wreak of Violence
Chapter 6: Sramana Religions
Chapter 7: From Violence to Nonviolence
Appendix 1: Shankara (788–820 CE)
Appendix 2: Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902)
Appendix 3: Nonviolence and Islam
Glossary
Abbreviations
Bibliography
About the Author