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Explain two ways in which practising Ahimsa influences Hindus today

Many Hindus are vegetarians because they believe that non-violence applies to animals as well as humans.They also practice non-violence due to their belief in karma and that by harming others it will bring them harmful karma.

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Explain two ways in which practising Ahimsa influences Hindus today

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