Violence in Speech
Harsh, cruel, or hurtful words constitute violence and should be avoided.
Speech that hurts others is a form of violence. Jainism teaches careful, kind, and truthful speech. Words can wound as deeply as physical blows, and verbal violence creates binding karma.
Words are the most powerful weapon; use them with care.
Verbal non-violence is practiced through truthful, kind, and necessary speech.
Jain Agamas
Written about in
- What Jainism says about ahimsa and non-violence
Harsh and cruel words are counted as violence. The library puts verbal and physical injury in the same category rather than on a scale.