Hinduism is based on a concept known as dharma. The essence of dharma is the distinction between good, supporting the cosmic order, and evil, which poses a threat to this order. Accordingly, the preservation of good at the cost of a war was justified in ancient Vedic society. As are the laws of war in modern international law, the laws of war in Hinduism were designed to make the conduct of war as humane as possible. The Hindu laws of war included rules to ensure that warfare was conducted in a fair manner and by open means. The world would be a better place to live in if the modern laws of war based on the Geneva Conventions were to incorporate some of the rules of Hindu laws of war.
Author: Surya SubediPublished: Select Date October 2003
Language(s): English
Content Type(s): Text
Region(s): Global,Asia
Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/31478127_The_Concept_in_Hinduism_of_Just_War