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nonviolence meaning in Sanskrit

अष्ट्रा aṣṭrā

nonviolence in Sanskrit: अष्ट्रा (aṣṭrā). In English, nonviolence means a philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.

Sanskrit words for nonviolence

philosophy that rejects violence
अष्ट्रा aṣṭrā

English meaning of nonviolence

  1. noun A philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.

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Questions about nonviolence in Sanskrit

What is the meaning of nonviolence in Sanskrit?
Nonviolence in Sanskrit is अष्ट्रा (aṣṭrā).
nonviolence इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
Nonviolence: अष्ट्रा (aṣṭrā).
What does nonviolence mean in English?
Nonviolence means a philosophy that rejects the use of violence, and instead seeks to bring about change through peaceful responses even to violent acts.

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