Let's accept the fact that the food we eat does not carry a sole intent of nourishing the body with the required nutrients. Rather, it's relished by the taste buds and enjoyed by all our senses. The urge of satisfying the taste buds is so overpowering that we don't care about what really goes behind preparing the food and its impact on our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. This uncontrollable urge easily crosses limits and we don't even mind taking the life of a living creature to satisfy our senses. What we may not realise is that the impact of eating meat is huge and it not only affects us but the society and the planet at large. The meat industry has become extremely damaging to the planet. As a result, today we need to be more considerate and compassionate towards the other living species.
Let's take a bird's eye view to understand how damaging the meat industry has really become. According to ADAPTT (Animals Deserve Absolute Protection Today and Tomorrow), more than 150 billion animals are killed each year by the meat, egg, and dairy industries. This is devastating for the planet as well. It results in the wastage of limited natural resources such as land and water. Livestock production accounts for 30% of the entire surface of the planet. On an average, it takes approximately 2,400 gallons of water to produce just 1 pound of meat, which is close to full 50 bathtubs. Animal agriculture accounts for 51% greenhouse gas emissions and it is responsible for about 15% to 18% of the world's climate change. This is a very heavy cost we have to pay to satisfy our taste buds and in return it badly affects our health. Here are some of the important changes we should consider in order to change the scenario:
CHOOSE COMPASSION OVER CRUELTY
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Physics In Scriptures
According to the scriptures, the Highest State is that state of nothingness where the mind is totally devoid of any thoughts and agitations. This can be compared to the absolute zero phenomenon articulated by the scientists.
What is Brahman?
The Taittiriya Upanishad includes an insightful Tdialogue between Bhrigu, the inquisitive student, and his father, Varuna, the enlightened teacher. Bhrigu approaches his father Varuna with a sincere urge to know about Brahman and requests him to teach Brahmavidya. Varuna replies, “Food, the vital breath, the mind, the intellect...– That from which all are born, That by which all sustain, and, That into which all finally merge– seek to know That. That is Brahman.”
Old Age The Natural Phase Of Life Or An Irreversible Curse?
The only two residents of their wrinkled eyes were– tears and loneliness! The glow within their inner beings stood totally extinguished.
The Guru's Words are Unchallengeable!
The words of the Guru are like unfailing predictions, and are bound to come true. No power has the capacity to stall them, and even God cannot undo what the Guru says and desires to do.
Nimai-Nitai Divine Love Saga!
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Can We Deny The Need Of Spirituality
In order to save the life of humanity, several changes are done by the thinkers on a continual basis. However, the condition of humanity, on the whole, is suffering continuously from a drastic downfall! Why?
Soldiers, Let's Move!
The King said, “Those who truly love God, they have no interest in trifle things of the world. I, today, swear to prove my words.”
Mystical Wireless from the Battlefield to the Palace!
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Discover the Real Source of Discovery!
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An Unforgivable Sin!
This sculpture has been carved out by an art student of Slovakia, Martin Hudacek. Martin intended to draw the attention of society towards the heinous act of 'abortion'.
