Four regulative principles

by ॐGuru Joshॐ Posted 2012/05/02 09:11:26

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Srila Prabhupada prescribed four regulative principles, in relation to the four legs of Dharma, as the basis of the spiritual life:

* No eating of meat (including fish) or eggs (lacto-vegetarianism)

* No illicit sex

* No gambling

* No intoxication (including alcohol, caffeine, tobacco and other recreational drugs).

The four legs of Dharma are:

* Daya: Mercy

* Tapas: Self-Control or Austerity

* Satyam: Truthfulness

* Śaucam: Cleanliness of body and mind

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