The Coexistence of Violence and Nonviolence in Hinduism

The article discusses the existence of violence and nonviolence in Hinduism within the cornerstone of Mahatma Gandhi's religious philosophy and practice. It highlights the demolition of the sacred sites such as the Hindu temple and the mosque. It also cites the aggressiveness of the Hindu organ...

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Published in:Journal of ecumenical studies
Main Author: Rambachan, Anantanand 1951- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Pennsylvania Press 2017
In: Journal of ecumenical studies
IxTheo Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
KBM Asia
NCD Political ethics
TK Recent history
Further subjects:B Theological Virtues
B Violence; Religious aspects
B GANDHI, Mahatma, 1869-1948
B Religious Institutions
B Hinduism
B History of doctrines
B History
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Summary:The article discusses the existence of violence and nonviolence in Hinduism within the cornerstone of Mahatma Gandhi's religious philosophy and practice. It highlights the demolition of the sacred sites such as the Hindu temple and the mosque. It also cites the aggressiveness of the Hindu organizations in the sanction of violence.
ISSN:2162-3937
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of ecumenical studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1353/ecu.2017.0001