If you meditate long enough, deep enough, it is impossible…
“If you meditate long enough, deep enough, it is impossible for you to hurt anybody for food; it is impossible. It is not a question of argument, it is not a question of scriptures, it is not who says what, it is not a question of calculating that if you take vegetarian food you will become spiritual; it is automatic. It is not a question of cunningness, you simply become spiritual. The whole thing seems so absurd. Just for food, killing animals, birds, seems so absurd, it falls down.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Meditation cultivates an automatic spiritual state that eliminates the desire to harm for food, making vegetarianism a natural outcome.
In simple terms: Meditation leads to inherent compassion.
Key Takeaway
Practice meditation for compassion.
Themes
spirituality
nonviolence
diet
Mood
calm
thoughtful
Type
ethical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- yoga retreats
- ethical eating
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
mindfulness
ethical living
automaticity
Questions to Reflect On
- How does meditation affect ethical choices?
- Can non‑vegetarians achieve similar compassion?
A Different Perspective
Change may require conscious effort beyond meditation.