Toward a scriptural affirmation

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I write this in encouragement to all young vegetarians who would like

to establish themselves in a higher type of life – a divine life – a

Vedic life.

 

Yesterday - I discussed the subject of vegetarianism as it applies to

modern people with my Guru and he wanted me to point out a few of his

thoughts on the subject. All of these things he has told before and

are the foundation of his spiritual perspective.

 

1 – He says that we must remember that human beings in the main part

are omnivores. Vast majority eats a mixture of plant and animal

foods. Only a small minority lives on meat or plant food alone. Yet

throughout the centuries there have been a few who continue on their

animal foods mainly. Yet it is not believed possible for human beings

or any other species to thrive on cooked animal foods alone. Any Zoo

or vetenarian will tell that one can not maintain carnivorous animals

on cooked food alone – such creatures must eat raw foods and also be

supplemented with isolated nutrients and plant products to thrive.

Then there are those other small percentages of people who can live

and thrive on plant foods alone. My Father who was a staunch Devotee

of H.H. Sivananda Saraswati (Divine Life Society) and Gandhiji -

being a Vaidya and Yoga practioner and life long student of natural

science has not taken any animal foods since before my birth. A small

percentage of people fit into these two extremes – the majority of us

do well on a mixed diet.

 

2 – Vegetarianism as a philosophical viewpoint was not developed

helter skelter. It is not an intellectual achievement it is a vision

of the Rishi's. It is a spiritual achievement as well as a physical

achievement. It is not sentimentality or emotionalism it is a world

view. An understanding of the potential of human beings to move to a

higher plane of civilization. A non-violent, non exploitive life. His

belief is that the reason why we do not eat other creatures is

because we shun a violent explotive life. Once Maharishi Mahesh Yogi

when asked why we are vegetarians answered "Because it is the

civilized way to live".

 

3 – Vegetarianism is a system of life that builds moral power and

increases Shakti in its adherents. It is a life of compassion and

empathy.

 

4 – It is true that scripture mentions the eating of meat – millions

of people now and in Vedic times are eating flesh. This has nothing

to do with the further realization of Saints and Sadhu's in modern

times. We are an evolving species and have a long way to go before a

true Vedic culture arises in the world. One meaning of Kali Yug is in

this time we are pre civilized – trying to establish ourselves in a

true human state. A civilized creature that lives according to a

higher vision than the law of the jungle.

 

5 – Since we are omnivores it is possible to move toward a non flesh

diet – at least it is possible for most. Few will be left in the old

model of nourishment. What is food and what is not food? Of those few

remaining true carnivores it is not the objective of vegetarians to

tell them that they can not follow along that flesh eating path.

Bhagwan has made them to be like that.

 

6 – Vegetarians need not suffer any insecurity about their vegetarian

culture. They should rejoice in it and commit themselves to

perfecting it. Establish it on a scientific basis while the

meateaters establish themselves in their path. Actually all

contradictions in this subject have long been resolved by Enlightened

Masters.

 

Many times when I try to imagine the implications that meateaters are

proposing it becomes overwhelming in its implications. Many

meateaters would like to increase the number of meateaters and the

amount of meat we eat. Can one truly imagine the horror of such a

thing. We would have to have huge animal factories to house and raise

those billions of animals that would be needed for our nourishment.

Our species and our culture would be founded on a river of the blood

of those innocent creatures. This is not the foundation of a Vedic

culture. No Rishi would advocate such a culture.

 

The overcoming of our war like, explotive, and murderous nature is

the real meaning of civilization because no society can possibly

stand on such a premise as war, exploitation, and slaughter. Such a

civilization is contrary to the very concept of evolution. It is an

attempt to integrate our ancient Paleolithic nature into a modern and

future model of human life. This attempt has already failed because

millions refuse to go that way regardless of any scientific evidence -

which of course does not exist – as omnivore nature is firmly

established in human nature. We are not trying to devolve back to our

carnivore roots – we are trying to evolve toward the higher fields of

Brindavan – where we will live a life based on peace and joy with all

love and empathy toward all creatures – with no thought of

slaughtering them for our personal benefit. A perfection that is not

based on gross instincts.

 

Below is my interperation of a teaching given by H.H.Chitanand Swami

(Divine Life Society). This is a possible framework for a Manifesto

of vegetarianism.

 

In respect, love, and affirmation of the realization of the Great

visionaries - I take a vow to Bhagwan – I will not harm any creature

for my own health and benefit – I will eat the roots on the roadside

before taking the life of other animals for my nourishment or any

other purpose. I take it as self evident that every creature has as

much right to live their life in peace and non abuse as I do – so

there is not now or ever any reason or justification for taking their

life. Even if I can not have my health even if I can not realize my

human potential even if I can not know God – I vow I will not enter

into slaughter for my own benefit. I do not fear such eventualities

because millions live their lives now and in the past without ever

killing anyone. My Father and my Guru have realized the highest

levels of human achievement intellectually, physically, and

spiritually – without killing anyone. Under the Divine grace of their

inspiration - I renounce war – I renounce abuse of others – I

renounce – murder. I affirm Ahimsa as not only the natural order – it

is also the greatest blessing we will ever achieve – to live a life

of peace and compassion based on Vedic Ideals. I also commit myself

to the health and well being of the planet and all sentient beings. I

will live my life to the best of my ability according to the highest

promise of scripture - affirming in my own life as God gives me the

ability – the teachings of Gita – Yoga – Ayurveda.

 

May the young realizing these truths in their own lives work toward a

true Vedic culture. Kill no creature whatever benefit you think you

might achieve. Warmongers, murderers, oppresors always have reasons

for doing what they do – this in no way makes it correct. Be brave

and work hard surely Bhagwan will elevate you in the process.

[Guest guest]

Why is it average life span in the USA is 80+ years while in India

it is only 60 years? Lack of right diet?

 

 

 

ayurveda, vinod3x3 wrote:

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>

> I write this in encouragement to all young vegetarians who would

like

> to establish themselves in a higher type of life – a divine life –

a

> Vedic life.

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this is easily understood in one word - poverty.

 

The health statistics for middle class Indians are almost identical

to the statistics of middle class people throughout the world.

 

Those who know how the poor people of all countries are forced to

live in squalor and eat a diet that reflects that status - are

disease producing in and of themselves. As all observers of Indian

social issues know - when people move up in society their health

condition improves and then may they develop all of the modern excess

diseases of modern people in every country - if they are not careful.

 

These issues have nothing to do with veg or non-veg. The same short

life statistics apply to the poor meateaters of Africa - South

America - Mexico - Phillipines - London - LA - Delhi - Mumbai - etc..

 

Poor people throughout the world live under malnutrition and extreme

stress - it is not suprising that such people will not thrive and

will die young.

 

One can never expect good health in people who do not live a healthy

life. Rich or poor - health statistics of the whole world demonstrate

this beyond any doubt.