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When there is no alternative

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Bhagavad-gita As It Is

BG Chapters 13 - 18

When there is no alternative, one may kill an animal, but it should be offered in sacrifice.
BG 16.1-3, Purport:

Ahiṁsā 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, in spite of having an ample supply of grains, fruits and milk. There is no necessity for animal killing. This injunction is for everyone. When there is no alternative, one may kill an animal, but it should be offered in sacrifice. 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 ahiṁsā means not checking anyone's progressive life.

Page Title:When there is no alternative
Compiler:Matea, Sahadeva
Created:26 of Oct, 2009
Totals by Section:BG=1, SB=2, CC=0, OB=0, Lec=1, Con=2, Let=1
No. of Quotes:7