Ahimsa is the principle of non-violence.

Suffering is seen as the result of karma but those suffering should be helped.

Hindus do not all agree on abortion and euthanasia.

Many Hindus use ahimsa to argue that abortion, suicide and euthanasia are wrong.

Many Hindus use Krishna’s teachings on the immortality of the soul to argue that abortion and euthanasia are permissable.

Creation is the abode of Brahman and is therefore to be respected.

Hindus should aim to live in harmony with nature.