Scriptures
     
Inspirator: His Divine Holiness Acharya Swamishree Purushottampriyadasji Maharaj
   
   
Shikshapatri - Ahimsa  
Scriptures

My followers must never kill any being. Minute creatures such as insects should not be harmed intentionally. (Slok 11)

Animals such as goats, deer, rabbits, fish etc. should never be killed, even for the purpose of religious sacrifice or ceremony. Ahimsa (the ideology of non-violence) is the essence of all scriptures and thus its violation is unethical in every respect. (Slok 12)

The killing of another is forbidden, even for the attainment of wealth, women or sovereignty. (Slok 13)

Committing suicide, by the consumption of poisons, by self-strangulation, or by any other method is prohibited, even if it is carried out at a holy pilgrimage site. The taking of one's own life is still not excusable, even when in a fit of anger, or in repentance of a sinful deed. (Slok 14)

The mutilation of your own, or another’s body must never occur, even if it is intended as atonement to your own dishonourable actions, or in revenge of another person’s shameful deeds. This kind of disfigurement is still not allowed if it occurs whilst in a state of uncontrolled excitement or anger.
My disciples who are wealthy should instigate yagna (non-violent sacrificial ceremonies) to please the Lord. On special celebration days, they should offer food and alms to brahaman and sadhu. (Slok 16)

 
 
 
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