PoliticsAugust 3, 2026

ahimsa

uh-HIM-sah

Definition

The ethical principle of non-violence and avoidance of harm or injury to any living creature.

Etymology

The word comes from Sanskrit, formed by the negative prefix 'a-' (not) combined with 'himsa' (injury or violence), literally meaning 'non-injury'.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the Buddhist ethos central to the dietary transition in Bhutanese institutions, framing the shift to plant-based meals as an expression of compassion.

From Compassion to Policy: The Kingdom That Is Swapping Chicken-Based Meals For Tofu in Schools, Monaster

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The Times of India

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