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While it is recognised that it is difficult to give up a trade by which one is earning a living, if one keeps faith in God, and takes the trouble to avoid a meat associated trade, the almighty will more than compensate in the long run.
Thus the following trades should be avoided :
Shops where any meat, including meat in tins, fish and eggs are sold. In the shops already owned, other lines of sale should be introduced. Guest houses, Retired homes, Hotels and Restaurants where meat, fish and eggs would be served. Letting one's property where meat, fish or eggs are sold. Businesses dealing in leather goods. Working for the meat or meat associated industry. Buying shares or investing in any meat associated business.
At the time when there is high unemployment and increasingly difficult to make ends meet, the above suggestions may sound like a cruel joke. But Laxmi, the goddess of wealth stays only where there is Narayan, and Lord Narayan only stays with his devotees. In the short run it may look very difficult, but in the long run it will be good for our children. Our ancient Indian culture rests on the pillar of Ahimsa. Take away that pillar of Ahimsa and our culture is in danger. Preserving and propagating the ideal of Ahimsa laid down by Lord Krishna and Lord Mahavira is the biggest challenge of our times.
President, Young Indian Vegetarians 226 London Road West Croydon Surrey
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