The Tirukural
The Tirukural
feasts goodness minds weapon
Goodness is never one with the minds of these two: one who wields a weapon and one who feasts on a creature's flesh.
adoration lives palms press refuse savor together
All that lives will press palms together in prayerful adoration of those who refuse to slaughter and savor meat.
consume meat none offer purchase
If the world did not purchase and consume meat, there would be none to slaughter and offer meat for sale.
avoid good life living path precious reflects refrain save taking
What is the good way? It is the path that reflects on how it may avoid killing any living creature. Refrain from taking precious life from any living being, even to save your own life.