Following are the characteristics :
1. It means not to hurt anyone with heart, words and deed.
2. A non-violent individual is the statue of law , compassion, forgiveness, sympathy and truth.
3. Non-violence is a universal law, compassion on animals, and to sacrificing one’s own body.
4. Non-violence is a herb which can make an enemy a friend and can nullify the most powerful armour. Non-violence is a quality of soul which is invisible and immortal.