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    How can I harm someone by thoughts

    3 months ago 57

    In Jain Dharma, intentionally wishing harm through thoughts is a form of हिंसा (himsa). Even if no physical action happens, malicious thinking creates karma and disturbs your own peace of soul.

    A Jain approach is:

    • Recognize the harmful thought
    • Stop it immediately
    • Replace it with क्षमा (forgiveness), मैत्री (friendliness), and समता (equanimity)
    • Reflect on अहिंसा: not harming any living being in mind, speech, or body

    If anger or resentment is rising, do this:

    1. Pause and breathe slowly
    2. Repeat: “I do not wish harm to any जीव”
    3. Practice forgiveness
    4. Shift attention to prayer, swadhyaya, or meditation
    5. Avoid acting on anger

    In Jainism, real strength is controlling the mind, not harming others. If you want, I can explain how Jainism teaches control of angry thoughts in a simple way.

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