ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Statue of Ahimsa

Okay, so imagine a very special statue. It is called the "Statue of Ahimsa". "Ahimsa" means not hurting anyone or anything. The statue is all about this idea - of being kind and not hurting anyone. The statue is made of a special material called bronze.

The statue is really big and it shows a person sitting down with their legs crossed and their hands resting on their knees. This person is very important because he showed everyone how to be kind and not hurt anyone. His name is Mahatma Gandhi.

Now, let's look at the statue closely. See how the person is sitting really still? That's because he is practicing something called "meditation". Meditation is like when you close your eyes and think about nothing. It helps you feel calm and peaceful inside.

Also, see how the person has a peaceful and calm face? That's because he is remembering that it's important to be kind to everyone and not hurt anyone.

Now, look at the statue's feet. The person is sitting on the ground with his feet crossed. This is because the statue is meant to be sitting in a special place called a "garden". The garden is a place where there are trees and flowers and grass. It's a very beautiful and peaceful place.

The statue of Ahimsa is very important to many people because it reminds them to always be kind and not hurt anyone or anything. It reminds people to try to be peaceful and calm, even when things are hard. It also reminds people to enjoy beautiful and peaceful places like gardens!