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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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