Hindu philosophy is based on living in harmony with nature and fellow human beings. "Ahimsa" (non-violence) is practiced ...

Committing crime is often against ahimsa and usually viewed as a 'bad' action, while protecting those who are victims of crime is usually viewed as a 'good' action. Many Hindus would agree that ...

It was his belief in ahimsa that was the driving force of his work. These teachings gave him the strength and bravery to seek justice without using violence of any kind: Ahimsa and truth are like ...

While human rights are perceived as a Western concept, emerging strongly in 1948, it has been an important part of Hindu scriptural injunctions for thousands of years. A common theme in Hindu ...