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34. Liberated residence 35. Karmic non-influx (stoppage) 36. Place of omniscience 37. Happiness 38. Comportment 39. Righteous conduct 40. Restraint 41. Righteousness 42. Stoppage 43. Self-control 44. Absolute business 45. Ascendence of noble thoughts 46. Volitional worshipping, 47. Abode (Absolutely) 48. Due care 49. Non-negligence 50. Assurance 51. Trust 52. Freedom from fear 53. All-inclusive nonkilling 54. Goodness 55. Piety 56. Volitional cleanliness 57. Worship with purity of disposition 58. Clarity 59. Brightness and 60. Clearer than clear. These are the qualitative synonyms of the goddess nonviolence.
Comments – The sixty qualitative synonyms of non-violence that have been given above, go to explain the various forms that it can take. Out of these, leaving a few, most represent the positive form of nonviolence. The synonyms like deliverance, non-indulgence, meditation, peace, interest, satisfaction, mercy, forgiveness, patience, nourishment, purity, welfare, joy, auspiciousness, protection, happiness, etc., fall in this category. One of these synonyms is non-influx (or stoppage of karma matter), which indicates that practicing non-violence does not result in any karmic influx. Freeing the creatures from fear results in fearlessness among them and non-negligence signifies vigilance. The synonyms like mercy and protection are very important and these signify a kind of nonviolent cooperation with all other living beings. The conditions of peace, non-indulgence, patience, deepest meditation and deliverance can obtain only where the atmosphere of non-violence prevails. Therefore, These also represent non-violence only. These synonyms of non-violence emphasise the importance of the practice of restraint. Dhammo mangalamukkitham, ahimsā sañjamo tavo II
- Daśavaikālika sūtra, 1.1. That is, - Dharma comprised of non-violence, restraint and penance is the best auspiciousness.
Ahimsādilakṣaṇo dharmaḥ || - Tattvārthavārtika, 6.13.5.
That is, - Non-violence is the foremost symbol of dharma.
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