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Dedication Publishers Note Preface Acknowledgement About the Author Apologies I am honored Foreword by Glenn D. Paige Foreword by Gary Francione Foreword by Philip Clayton Meanings of Some Hindi & Prakrit Words Used Here Why this book? An overview of ahimsa
Jainism: a living tradition The connection between ahimsa and Jainism What differentiates a Jain from a non-Jain? Four stages of karmas History of ahimsa The basis of ahimsa in Jainism The two types of ahimsa The three ways to commit himsa The classifications of himsa The intensity, degrees, and level of inflow of karmas due to himsa The broad landscape of himsa The minimum Jain code of conduct Traits of an ahimsak The net benefits of observing ahimsa Who am I? Jain scriptures on ahimsa Jain prayers and thoughts A poem & other thoughts on ahimsa References
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An Ahimsa Crisis: You Decide
