Quote by Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya

“For the Dharmi, the world around us is seen as being alive with sentiency and personality. Some of this life is readily seen through the senses, while other forms of life exist on more subtle realms and cannot be as readily detected. Consciousness – life – inhabits the four corners of our cosmos in all its myriad forms, and is all meant to be appreciated for its own inherent value. As a result of this unique way of perceiving reality, the Dharmi has deep respect and reverence for his surroundings, including respect for all life-forms, all natural phenomena, as well as for the Earth Herself. The trees, mountains, the oceans, rivers and lakes, the myriad diverse biospheres, and the planets and stars are all seen as being beneficent friends and blessings upon us all. The Dharmi never considers himself to be at war with other species of life, but views the diverse living entities found in nature with love and acceptance. All living beings have an inherent right to life […] In actuality, Dharma teaches us that every corner of the cosmos is filled with consciousness and is alive with personality. The Sun, the Moon, the Earth, the lakes and trees, and Nature herself are all seen as being living persons, with their own will and inherent value, and are accordingly treated with the highest respect. (p. 63 f.)”

Quote by Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya