Ahimsa

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Ahimsa (əˈhimˌsä)

Ahimsa (pronounced əˈhimˌsä) is a term originating from the Sanskrit language, which is often translated as "non-violence" or "non-harm". The term is derived from the Sanskrit root hims - to strike; himsa is injury or harm, a-himsa is the opposite of this, i.e. non-harming or non-violence.

Etymology

The word Ahimsa—sometimes spelled as Ahinsa—is derived from the Sanskrit root hiṃs – to strike; hiṃsā is injury or harm, a-hiṃsā is the opposite of this, i.e. cause no injury, do no harm. Ahimsa is also referred to as nonviolence, and it applies to all living beings—including all animals—in ancient Indian religions.

In Medicine

In the context of medicine and health care, Ahimsa can be interpreted as an ethical principle of not causing harm to other living beings. This principle can be applied in various aspects of medical practice, such as in the treatment of patients, in medical research, and in public health initiatives. For example, the principle of Ahimsa can guide physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide care that is respectful of the dignity and autonomy of patients, and that minimizes harm to the patient.

Related Terms

  • Nonviolence: A philosophy and strategy for social change that rejects the use of violence.
  • Pacifism: The belief in peace and the renunciation of war.
  • Vegetarianism: The practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat, and may also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter.
  • Veganism: The practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals.

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