Journey to Enlightenment Part 02

Author(s): Chitrabhanu, Nirmala Hanke
Publisher: Create Space

Page 66

"The cows' milk is only for their calves and it is only for babies, but now the cow is exploited for human beings.
*Their calves go hungry without a drop of milk and we become the cause (Nimitta) for their hunger and slaughter, violating the first vow of Ahinsa.
*This also affects our longevity (Ayushya) Karma. Reducing the longevity of others we reduce our longevity.
*The law of life is to take anything without the permission of their owner is a theft (Adattadan).
*They also know that it is acquiring the Karma of Obstruction (Antaraya) causing the separation of mother and its baby.
*Mahavir has emphasized foregoing passion creating foods in daily life (Vigaya).
*All dairy products are passion creating food.
*Giving up dairy and becoming Vegan, we become practitioner of Ahinsa.
*Knowing the facts and yet if we are not able to change our food habits and give up dairy products, we have to question our beliefs and commitment to dharma.
*The law of nature - Dharma is nothing but cause and effect. What we sow that we grow. Whatever suffering is caused to animals comes back to us like a boomerang.
*Becoming VEGAN is one of the most important and effective actions we can take to ease the strain on our Earth's limited resources, protect the planet from pollution, prevent global warming, and save countless species from extinction."
So, my friends, as we meditate, we realize that "I am a living presence in this body. I am sentient, conscious energy. I am love. I am peace. I am compassion. I am animating body: these senses, these brain cells and all my existence, as I feel my Self. I am Ahinsa." This is the way we can live with Reverence for Life and Be a Blessing to this World.
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