Spiritual Quotes On Violence

Himsak bhaav refers to the slightest of intent of violence against anyone, then be it the intent of causing anyone a loss or harming anyone, the intent of becoming angry at anyone, the intent of hurting anyone, the intent of inflicting suffering on anyone. These intents should be the first to leave.

Where there is partiality (pakshapaat), there is violence (himsa); it is speech that hurts (himsak vani). Where there is impartial speech (nishpakshapati vani), there is speech that does not hurt (ahimsak vani).

There is nothing more powerful than non-violence (ahinsa) and nothing weaker than violence (hinsa). Who is weak in this world? One who is egoistic. Who is powerful in this world? One who is non-egoistic.