Minimal Harm in Daily Life
Since some harm is unavoidable, the goal is to minimize it as much as possible.
Jainism acknowledges that living inevitably involves some harm. The goal is to reduce unnecessary harm while accepting necessary minimum harm with awareness and care.
What is unavoidable should be done with minimal harm and maximum awareness.
Practical ahimsa focuses on reducing rather than eliminating all harm.
Jain Practice
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- What Jainism says about ahimsa and non-violence
Jainism does not claim harmlessness is achievable. Eating, walking and breathing cost something; the instruction is to cut what is avoidable and stay awake to the rest.