ahimsa
noun
ahim·sa
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Definition of ahimsa
: the Hindu and Buddhist doctrine of refraining from harming any living being
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According to Raich, yoga class guidelines are undergirded by the concept of ahimsa, one of the five yamas, or moral values, of yoga. — The Washington Post, The Know, "The 12 dos and don’ts of yoga class," 7 Sep. 2019 According to Raich, yoga class guidelines are undergirded by the concept of ahimsa, one of the five yamas, or moral values, of yoga. — Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, "12 etiquette tips for yoga class — and the reasons behind them," 4 Sep. 2019 Leopards, like all wildlife in India, are protected by law—a reflection, in theory at least, of the Hindu tenet of ahimsa, or non-violence. — National Geographic, "This Indian community welcomes leopards," 22 Mar. 2019 The organizers say this year's theme is 'ahimsa' or non-violence. — CNN, "Yogis take over Times Square," 22 June 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'ahimsa.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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