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- Laura Shults
- February 24, 2012
- 3:30 pm
- 91 comments
Ahimsa: this word means so much to some people, and so little to others. To me, Ahimsa is the most powerful word in the universe.
Although Ahimsa, a word derived from Sanskrit, means nonviolence when directly translated, it been interpreted to mean many things, including love, forgiveness, sacrifice, truth, the absence of enmity, and strength.
Prescribed by wise sages throughout history as the most effective way to temper the bestial nature in man, taking the vow of Ahimsa means resolving to refrain from causing any harm either by thought, word or action to any living creature. Although one can never truly achieve Ahimsa due to the limitations of the physical existence and our own human nature, ancient teachings state that the pursuit of this divine ideal will be accompanied by the gain of countless virtues.
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Laura Shults
Laura Shults is working to spread peace through veganism, and is devoted to finding the truth through love and harmony.
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thank you.
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hare krishna,hare krishna....
we are here then we are not.,life go on.
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Thank you for the lovely article!
Thank you for the lovely article!
Good luck on your quest Laura.
Thank you for the lovely article! What a wonderful way to express your views and choices.
It's so refreshing to read a positive article about veganism. All my vegan friends are great people, but it seems like the ones who write about their lifestyles on the internet are often quite militant. If I, who was born and raised a vegetarian, usually end up feeling defensive about having my tea with raw, organic milk from the small dairy up the road I can only imagine how irritated omnivores must feel. Getting angry with someone will only hurt your cause. So thank you Laura for not doing that!
Keep spreading your truth through love and peace and you will positively influence so many people! Thanks again!
Thank you for sharing this it is something I have been thinking a lot about and reading your article makes me realise that my little effort to try and help this world does make a difference.
A lovely article, thank you. I'm not religious, but I'm also striving for nonviolence.
Julie D., maybe the answer isn't to try and forgive people for things you find unforgivable, but to forgive yourself for these thoughts so you can move on. Even if it would be better to forgive them, it's surely good to not be dwelling on thoughts of violence any more.
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