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The paper discusses the evolution of thoughts on violence and non-violence in India from the Vedic period to modern times, highlighting the transition from ritualistic violence, such as animal sacrifice, to the adoption of non-violent practices influenced by Buddhism and Jainism. It examines the geographical and cultural factors that shaped the Vedic worldview, leading to a gradual acceptance of the principle of ahiṃsā (non-violence) in later Hinduism. Despite this shift, some rituals still retain elements
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