It (is) not easy … to draw a line between Hindu nationalism and true nationalism. The two overlap as India is the only home of Hindus and they form a majority there. — J. Nehru
Those who permit slaying of animals; those who bring animals for slaughter; those who slaughter; those who sell meat; those who purchase meat; those who prepare dishes out of meat; those who serve that meat and those who eat it are all murderers. — Manusmriti
When I think of all the harm the Bible has done, I despair of ever writing anything to equal it.” — Oscar Wilde
Christianity is the most ridiculous, the most absurd and bloody religion that has ever infected the world. — Voltaire
Millions of innocent men, women and children, since the introduction of Christianity, have been burnt, tortured, fined, imprisoned, [molested]: yet we have not advanced one inch towards humanity. What has been the effect of coercion? To make one half of the world fools, and the other half hypocrites. To support error and roguery all over the earth. — Thomas Jefferson
The methods adopted by the invaders have left behind them their aftermath. One aftermath is the bitterness between the Hindus and the Muslims which they have caused. This bitterness, between the two, is so deep-seated that a century of political life has neither succeeded in assuaging it; nor in making people forget it. As the invasions were accompanied with destruction of temples and forced conversions, with spoliation of property, with slaughter, enslavement and abasement of men, women and children, what wonder if the memory of these invasions has ever remained green, as a source of pride to the Muslims and as a source of shame to the Hindus? — B. R. Ambedkar
You should listen to Philip Wollen’s speech on “Ahimsa”. It brought several standing ovations in Australia!!!
“The most beautiful word ever written in any country, in any language, at any time in human history came from India. In the Upanishads 3,000 years ago.
Ahimsa . Non-violence to any living being.
My dream is to make Ahimsa a truly global phenomenon.
We may be Australian, American, Chinese, or Palestinian. We may be Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain or Jew (or no religion at all).
But if we are to live a truly authentic life we must share common ground without sacrificing our other beliefs. That beautiful meeting place is “Ahimsa”.
So I am no longer just an Australian, male, husband, friend, activist, or professional man.
I am Ahimsan.
Not because it describes my beliefs . . . my diet . . . . or my lifestyle.
But because . . . IT DESCRIBES MY CHARACTER.
It says I oppose violence in everything I do, say or think.
The food I eat, my shoes, my clothes, my belt, even my watchband, have no animal products in them.
Nobody suffered to satisfy me.
The world will soon see Ahimsans as educated, enlightened and elegant people.
Because I am Ahimsan, by definition, I must also be a vegan.
I am a vegan – because I am not a killer; not an eco-vandal; and not a fool.
Is this the video? If not, give me the URL. – Editor
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