GS4 · 10 marks · 150 words

Ahimsa is not only the negative refusal to do harm, but also the positive doing of good. In this perspective, discuss the significance of ‘ahimsa’ in modern times.

Answered by 3 toppers · CSE 2023–2024

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Syllabus: Ethics and Human Interface: Essence, determinants and consequences of Ethics in-human actions; dimensions of ethics; ethics - in private and public relationships. Human Values - lessons from the lives and teachings of great leaders, reformers and administrators; role of family society and educational institutions in inculcating values.

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The toppers’ answers

Srishti DabasAIR 6 · CSE 2023 · 106 wordsTheir whole copy

Opening

"Ahimsa Parmo Dharma"

Ahimsa, referred to as 'Non-Violence' has been emphasised upon by Mahatma Gandhi as well as Buddhist philosophy. Hence, ahimsa is a wider concept

Body · points and prose

do harm positive doing of good

  • not killing anyone, - contributing to including animals welfare of society
  • philosophy of Jainism - international
  • not causing harm peace, harmony or injury mutual coexistence
  • narrow vision - broad vision

Hence, ahimsa is a wider concept → spreading love → tolerance eg Sarva Dharma Sambhav.

Significance of ahimsa in modern times

(1) for individual growth - mental peace and inner harmony. eg self nourishment (2) for society - to enhance brotherhood eg among different religions. (3) for nation - development of ecology and economy Balanced. eg not excess deforestation. (4) Global peace : to avoid war and instead enhance cooperation (sahyog) and dialogue (samvad)

Close · a way forward

Hence, Ahimsa is the torch to light the future of the world.

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