Author: Renato Pichler
Herma Brockmann/
Publisher: Originals
Year: 2004
Language: English
Pages: 92
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8188629235
Description
Mahatma Gandhi said the greatness of a society is shown by the way it treats its animals. Compassion not excluding animals can lead to more peace because someone protecting animals will also respect the lives of fellow humans.
The global meat industry is expected to grow considerably in 2005 leading to ever more animals losing the only possession they have: their lives. Even under the best conditions (which are very rarely met), slaughter involves extreme cruelty. Reducing the demand for meat implies reducing cruelty.
This book has been written with the aim of showing that a life without meat is not only possible but brings about considerable benefits for humans, animals and nature alike: Every person stemming the meat tide is giving precious support to a better and more peaceful world.
Contents
FOREWORD
CHAPTER 1: THE BISHNOIS
The Khan Scandal
Pacifists on the Warpath
Amrita’s Sacrifice
The Seer Jambeshwar
A Barren Home Land
The Thar Desert
A Stable Desert Region
Getting Acquainted
Romance with Nature
Chipko
Bish-noi-twenty-nine
COMMENTS BY HARSH VARDHAN
Bishnoi Fascination
Peepasar
Dutybound we live
About Harsh Vardhan
CHAPTER II: THE JAINS
The Endings of a Rainbow?
The Common Path
A Religion of High Ideal
Eternal Life, New Forms
They are wealthy. They give generously. They look after others.
Live and let live!
Ancient Wisdom shows the Way
Distribution of the Jains Population in India (1971)