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    It is said that walking on grass is as good as walking on pregnant women

    5 months ago 63

    In Jainism, the principle is ahimsa—do not harm any living being, whether a human, animal, insect, plant, or even subtle life forms.

    But the statement “walking on grass is as good as walking on pregnant women” is not a Jain teaching.

    A correct Jain understanding is:

    • Grass and plants are also living beings and should be avoided from unnecessary harm.
    • Pregnant women are human beings and must be treated with utmost care, compassion, and respect.
    • Jainism never equates harming a pregnant woman with walking on grass.
    • Such a comparison is morally wrong and offensive.

    So, from a Jain viewpoint:

    • Harming a pregnant woman is a grave हिंसा.
    • Stepping on grass is also not ideal if avoidable, because it harms living beings.
    • But they are not equal in moral gravity.

    Jain dharma teaches carefulness, compassion, and non-violence toward all jivas, while also recognizing the different levels of harm.

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