What if every living thing in the universe had a soul? Not just humans, but also cows and pigs, ants and mosquitoes, trees and flowers, corn and …
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Is Jainism the World's Most Peaceful Religion?
What if every living thing in the universe had a soul? Not just humans, but animals, flowers and even bacteria. According to the ancient Indian faith of Jainism, they do. Learn more about Eastern spirituality as we explore Jainism.
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