Simplicity, Ahimsa and Satyam
As far as simplicity is concerned, not only should a particular order of life follow this principle, but every member, be in the brahmacari, or grhastha or vanaprastha asrama . One must live very simply, which also implies being without much material possessions. Ahimsa means not arresting the progressive life of any living entity. One should not think that since the spirit spark is never killed even after the killing of the body there is no harm in killing animals for sense gratification. People are now addicted to eating animals, inspite of having an ample supply of grains, fruits and milk. There is no necessity for animal killing. This injunction is for everyone. At any rate, when there is an ample food supply for humanity, persons who are desiring to make advancement in spiritual realization should not commit violence to animals. Real ahimsa means not checking anyone's progressive life. The animals are also making progress in their evolutionary life by transmigrating from one category of animal life to another. So, their progress should not be checked simply to satisfy one's palate. This is called ahimsa.
As far as simplicity is concerned, not only should a particular order of life follow this principle, but every member, be in the brahmacari, or grhastha or vanaprastha asrama . One must live very simply, which also implies being without much material possessions. Ahimsa means not arresting the progressive life of any living entity. One should not think that since the spirit spark is never killed even after the killing of the body there is no harm in killing animals for sense gratification. People are now addicted to eating animals, inspite of having an ample supply of grains, fruits and milk. There is no necessity for animal killing. This injunction is for everyone. At any rate, when there is an ample food supply for humanity, persons who are desiring to make advancement in spiritual realization should not commit violence to animals. Real ahimsa means not checking anyone's progressive life. The animals are also making progress in their evolutionary life by transmigrating from one category of animal life to another. So, their progress should not be checked simply to satisfy one's palate. This is called ahimsa.
Satyam means that one should not distort the truth for some personal interest. In Vedic literature there are some difficult passages, but the meaning or the purpose should be learned from a bonafide spiritual master. The process for understanding the Vedas or Sruti means that one should hear from the authority. One should not construe some interpretation for one’s personal interest. There are so many commentaries on the Vedas and Bhagavad-gita that misinterpret the original text. The primary truthfulness for a sadhak is also to keep his vow of following the regulative principles and should not perform any illegal activities, so that he remains fixed in the absolute truth.
Ved Prakash
Ved Prakash
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