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The philosophy of Ahimsa – a concept of non-violence – is inspired by the premise that all living things have spiritual energy. To harm another being is to harm oneself, and this concept extends to animals and even vegetables. A Jain nun tells Hardeep Singh Kohli about the sacrifices she makes to follow a Jain diet.

(Photo: Jain nuns at a ceremony. Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)