Blog #8 Religious History of India

How has the religious history of India influenced India’s tradition of non-violence?

I think that the religious history of India influenced India's tradion of non-violence in many ways. It's leader Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was a big believer of non-violence, and peace. Growing up in a home with strong belief in Vaishnavism (worship of Hindu God Vishnu) and Jainism influence as well, which had non violent beliefs, and thought that everything in the world was eternal. Another example is how the idea of reincarnation came up in Indian history which was the belief that what you do in your current life effects where you will be in your next life. So if you were to act violent and causing wars, your would most likely be something bad in your next life. Also Hindus were said to be vegatarians which is a very peaceful lifestyle, including not causing any violence to animals.