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The Science of Reincarnation,
The Toll of Karma
actions. It emphasizes "live and let live". One has no right to consider others as inferiors. It thus offers a peace plan not for the purpose of ruling others on a gun point or on a threat of nuclear bombs but on the basis of equality a respect for each other and every life form. This does not interfere with the preservation of the balance of harmony in the universe. A practice of such a principle can lead to a path of true freedom, the MOKSH or freedom from reincarnation, the ultimate aim of life. The ultimate elixir of the universe and the ultimate happiness. The practice of such path establishes the universal love, universal friendship, the universal forgiveness as well as the universal fearlessness. One should not be surprised that the concept of vegetarianism has roots from the principle of Ahimsa, the non-violence.
2. Sutra: This means to speak truth.
3. Asteya: This means not to steal. In other words, it emphasizes that not to take which is not given. Or, donot take away which is not yours.
4. Aprigraha: This life is associated with worldly materials. This does not mean that all belongs to you and one has a right to use or dispose it according to his choice. The idea is that it should be available to every one. Thus one should not be attached to
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