"One should forgive, under any injury," says the Mahabharata. "It hath been said that the continuation of the species is due to man's being forgiving. Forgiveness is holiness; by forgiveness the universe if held together. Forgiveness is the might of the mighty; forgiveness is sacrifice; forgiveness is quiet of mind. Forgiveness and gentleness are the qualities of the Self-possessed. They represent eternal virtue."
Non-violence is the natural outgrowth of the law of forgiveness and love.
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"Mahatmaji," I said as I squatted beside him on the uncushioned mat, "please tell me your definition of ahimsa."
"The avoidance of harm to any living creature in thought or deed."
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-Autobiography of a Yogi (With Mahatma Gandhi at Wardha)
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