Ahimsa

Non-violence, a principle in Eastern religions which opposes harming animals and often leads to opposing animal experimentation entirely.

The foundational virtue of non-violence, requiring individuals to avoid harming any living being through actions, words, or thoughts.

Non-violence, which the cow symbolises and which encourages dietary practices such as vegetarianism to avoid harming sacred life.

Non-violence, which with duty is one of the concepts in which environmental protection is deeply rooted in Hinduism.

Non-violence, a core Hindu teaching to which practical charity work must be directly linked, along with compassion.

A core principle of non-violence that shapes daily choices, most notably the widespread practice of vegetarianism.