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There is, however, only one idea of duty which has been…

“There is, however, only one idea of duty which has been universally accepted by all mankind, of all ages and sects and countries, and that has been summed up in a Sanskrit aphorism thus: "Do not injure any being; not injuring any being is virtue, injuring any being is sin."” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“There is, however, only one idea of duty which has been universally accepted by all mankind, of all ages and sects and countries, and that has been summed up in a Sanskrit aphorism thus: "Do not injure any being; not injuring any being is virtue, injuring any being is sin."”

Swami Vivekananda

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The universal moral principle is to avoid harming any living being; harming is sinful, refraining is virtuous.

In simple terms: Do not hurt any life; that is virtue.

Key Takeaway

Practice non‑violence daily.

Themes

ethics compassion universalism

Mood

reflective serene

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal conduct
  • environmental stewardship
  • animal rights
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

non‑violence karma spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you protect yourself without harming others?
  • What daily habits foster compassion?
A Different Perspective

Non‑violence can be hard when self‑preservation is threatened.

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