Hinduism Origin
ANIMAL ABUSE- HINUISM
Having well considered the origin of flesh-foods, and the cruelty of fettering and slaying corporeal beings, let man entirely abstain from eating flesh.
Manusmriti 5.49
Hinduism is known for their respect for all creatures and their compassion towards al beings as a basic principle of their religion. There are several reasons as to why Hinduism teaches this respect for animals, these are; The Laws of Manu, The Vedas and Ahisma.
Question b
Animals as carriers of different deities; In some Hindu temples in India, monkeys, dogs and other animals roam freely. This is a result from the belief that some animals are associated with Hindu deities. ( Sacred story) Dattatreya is one of the most popular deities, in this photo, …show more content…
Thus, there are three forms of killing. He who brings flesh or sends for it, he who cuts off the limbs of an animal, and he who purchases, sells, or cooks flesh and eats it - all of these are to be considered meat-eaters." (Mahabharata, Anu. 115:40)
The Laws of Manu
The Manu Smriti is a sacred text within Hinduism. Within it are virtues and teachings Hindus are to follow and practise. In relation to animal abuse, there are several ‘rules’ about using animals for human gain, however the most relevant and crucial teaching is:
“Meat cannot be obtained without injury to animals, and the slaughter of animals obstructs the way to Heaven; let him therefore shun the use of meat.”
Furthermore reinforcing that violence towards animals is a violation of their principles.
How do the religious traditions contribute and how strongly do they influence to the debate/discussion/decisions about this issue in our pluralistic society? Explain
• Most Hindus are vegetarian or vegan
• No Hindu will eat beef
• Butchery and related jobs are restricted to people of low
Having well considered the origin of flesh-foods, and the cruelty of fettering and slaying corporeal beings, let man entirely abstain from eating flesh.
Manusmriti 5.49
Hinduism is known for their respect for all creatures and their compassion towards al beings as a basic principle of their religion. There are several reasons as to why Hinduism teaches this respect for animals, these are; The Laws of Manu, The Vedas and Ahisma.
Question b
Animals as carriers of different deities; In some Hindu temples in India, monkeys, dogs and other animals roam freely. This is a result from the belief that some animals are associated with Hindu deities. ( Sacred story) Dattatreya is one of the most popular deities, in this photo, …show more content…
Thus, there are three forms of killing. He who brings flesh or sends for it, he who cuts off the limbs of an animal, and he who purchases, sells, or cooks flesh and eats it - all of these are to be considered meat-eaters." (Mahabharata, Anu. 115:40)
The Laws of Manu
The Manu Smriti is a sacred text within Hinduism. Within it are virtues and teachings Hindus are to follow and practise. In relation to animal abuse, there are several ‘rules’ about using animals for human gain, however the most relevant and crucial teaching is:
“Meat cannot be obtained without injury to animals, and the slaughter of animals obstructs the way to Heaven; let him therefore shun the use of meat.”
Furthermore reinforcing that violence towards animals is a violation of their principles.
How do the religious traditions contribute and how strongly do they influence to the debate/discussion/decisions about this issue in our pluralistic society? Explain
• Most Hindus are vegetarian or vegan
• No Hindu will eat beef
• Butchery and related jobs are restricted to people of low