Mrs Crawford
New member
When you think about Brahman being in all things and you hold to a strict understanding of karma, non-violence makes sense. Since all actions inherently bring karmic results, it is important not to engage in violence. Interesting to note here that this was a central part of Martin Luther King's non-violence. He continually taught protesters that engaging in violence would only result in more violence. The only real long-term solution, the only effective response to violence - is peace, or non-violence, as this breaks the cycle of Karma.
Also, if we take seriously the Hindu belief that Brahman has spread the divine nature into all of creation, this leads to a deep appreciation of all things as bearers of the divine.
In these ways, Jainism seems to take Hindu thought to its logical conclusion. Do you think this is the case? Are all strains of Hinduism also non-violent in practice? Is non-violence a logical necessity for the entire Hindu tradition? Why or why not?
Also, if we take seriously the Hindu belief that Brahman has spread the divine nature into all of creation, this leads to a deep appreciation of all things as bearers of the divine.
In these ways, Jainism seems to take Hindu thought to its logical conclusion. Do you think this is the case? Are all strains of Hinduism also non-violent in practice? Is non-violence a logical necessity for the entire Hindu tradition? Why or why not?