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My disciples are vegetarian not as a cult, not as a creed. They are vegetarians because their meditations make them more human, more of the heart, and they can see the whole stupidity of people killing living beings for their food. It is their sensitivity, their aesthetic awareness that makes them vegetarians.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that choosing vegetarianism is rooted in compassion and awareness rather than mere dogma.
In this quote, Rajneesh highlights the philosophical underpinnings of vegetarianism as a practice driven by a profound sensitivity to the suffering of living beings. He suggests that the choice to abstain from eating meat arises from a deep meditative awareness that cultivates a greater connection to humanity and compassion, enabling individuals to recognize the moral implications of killing for food and to live more harmoniously with their values.
Themes
VegetarianismCompassionAwarenessSensitivityPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a lecture about ethical eating choices, this quote can be referenced to highlight the emotional and psychological benefits of vegetarianism.
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