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What does it mean?
Hinduism teaches that all living beings share a fundamental connection and deserve equal respect.
In plain terms
All living things are brothers and sisters.
What can you take from it?
Treat all life as connected and equal.

Where it applies

  • animal rights
  • social justice
  • peace

Putting it to work

  • protect all life
  • practice universal respect

Questions to consider

  • Who or what is your sibling?
  • How far does your compassion go?

Another view

Different ethical frameworks prioritize human life over other life.

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