although there is life in them. There is life in plants, sensation in animals, mentality in human
beings and spirituality in sages. There is no Visesha Ahankara and reflection of Chaitanya in
plants and trees. Hence they cannot experience pain. The tree will not say, “I am experiencing
pain”. The mind in plants and trees is not developed. It is quite rudimentary. It is Jada and
insentient. Life on earth will be impossible if we take cutting vegetables also as Himsa. This is
only splitting the hairs. This is the idle philosophy of those who take interest in vain discussions
and arguments. Ignore trifles. Become a practical man.
From "May I answer that" by Swami Sivananda (1987-1963). More Informations on Swami Sivananda: on the Website of Divine Life Society, Photographs of Swami Sivananda, German Pages on Swami Sivananda
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