--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Non-violence (Ahimsa) is a very big…" description: "\"“Non-violence (Ahimsa) is a very big thing. There is no non-celibacy (sexual pleasures) in Non-violence. There is no possession (parigraha) in Non-viol..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8d/dada-bhagwan-31_non-violence_non-violence-ahimsa-is-a-very-big-thing_1943892.jpg" --- # Non-violence (Ahimsa) is a very big thing. There is no… ![“Non-violence (Ahimsa) is a very big thing. There is no non-celibacy (sexual pleasures) in Non-violence. There is no possession (parigraha) in Non-violence. There is no falsehood (asatya) in Non-violence. There is no covertness or stealing (chori) in Non-violence.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8d/dada-bhagwan-31_non-violence_non-violence-ahimsa-is-a-very-big-thing_1943892.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8d/dada-bhagwan-31_non-violence_non-violence-ahimsa-is-a-very-big-thing_1943892.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a8d/dada-bhagwan-31_non-violence_non-violence-ahimsa-is-a-very-big-thing_1943892.jpg) > ““Non-violence (Ahimsa) is a very big thing. There is no non-celibacy (sexual pleasures) in Non-violence. There is no possession (parigraha) in Non-violence. There is no falsehood (asatya) in Non-violence. There is no covertness or stealing (chori) in Non-violence.”” [Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Non‑violence encompasses truth, chastity, non‑possession, and honesty, rejecting all forms of deceit and exploitation. **In simple terms:** Non‑violence means truth, chastity, honesty, and no greed. Key Takeaway Practice honesty, simplicity, and compassion. Themes ethics spirituality non‑violence Mood calm determined Type spiritual practical When to use this quote - personal relationships - business conduct - environmental activism - conflict resolution Key Concepts Ahimsa asatya parigraha chori Questions to Reflect On - What area of your life needs more honesty? - How can you reduce attachment to possessions? 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