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What does it mean?
The author contrasts Mahavira's Jain teaching on non-violence with biblical morality.
In plain terms
A Jain principle against harming living beings is compared favorably to the Bible.
What can you take from it?
Non-violence principles can serve as a higher moral standard.

Where it applies

  • moral philosophy
  • religious studies

Putting it to work

  • ethical reasoning
  • scriptural critique

Questions to consider

  • Is non-violence a universal moral standard?
  • How should religious texts be compared?

Another view

Comparing distinct texts simplifies their historical contexts.

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