Significance of Injurious acts
In Jainism, injurious acts are defined as actions causing harm, which should be strictly controlled and renounced to achieve spiritual purity. This concept emphasizes the importance of minimizing suffering for oneself and others. Similarly, according to Dharmashastra, injurious acts are actions that can harm significant individuals in one's life and must be avoided. Both teachings highlight the moral imperative to refrain from actions that cause injury or suffering, underscoring their spiritual significance.
Synonyms: Destructive actions, Malicious activities
In Dutch: Schadelijke handeling; In Finnish: Vahingoittavia tekoja
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Hindu concept of 'Injurious acts'
In Hinduism, injurious acts are seen as actions that could harm significant individuals in one's life. Such behaviors are discouraged, emphasizing the importance of protecting relationships and practicing non-harmfulness.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) Actions that may bring harm or damage to important figures in one's life and should be avoided.[1]
Jain concept of 'Injurious acts'
In Jainism, Injurious acts encompass behaviors causing harm or suffering to oneself or others, which must be renounced for spiritual purity. These actions vary in severity but require complete control to achieve spiritual growth.
From: Acaranga-sutra
(1) Behavior that causes harm or suffering either to oneself or to others, which is to be renounced in pursuit of spiritual purity.[2] (2) Actions that cause harm, which vary in degrees, but control over them is absolute.[3]