Messages to Seekers
Messages for the week ending October 22, 2005
Oppose fire-crackers that have pictures of Deities on them
The Sanatan organization’s campaign of creating awareness about Righteousness/ Religion
Some fire-crackers have pictures of Deities printed on them. According to the science of Spirituality, the picture of a Deity is the Deity Himself/Herself. Therefore, wherever there is a picture of a Deity on a fire-cracker, the Deity is actually present there. By lighting such fire-crackers, it results in the tearing up of the Deities. Afterwards, since the pictures get scattered on the ground and people walk on them, the pictures of the Deities also get crushed under their feet. Thus it is like trampling the Deities Themselves. Is it appropriate to let this happen? Will we take some action to stop irreverence towards Deities through fire-crackers and general irreverence towards Deities which is happening right in front of our eyes? Making efforts to stop such irreverence is a part of following Righteousness (following the teachings of Religion), and Religion (that is, God) protects the one who follows the teachings of Religion. Hence, oppose the fire-crackers with pictures of Deities by making shopkeepers and other people aware of it, not purchasing such products, and encouraging them to do the same!
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If you need any clarifications please email us on protests@sanatan.org.