Daijiworld Media network – Udupi (JD)

Udupi, Jan 11: Sri Sri Vishwaprasanna Theertha Swamiji of Pejawar Math has insisted to avoid the hanging of meat for public display by roadside shops as it would negatively impact the minds of children.

Speaking to reporters Swamiji said, “The education minister had called all the religious leaders of all the faiths to discuss about moral education in schools. Everyone expressed their views. We have given suggestions for the maintenance of peace and tranquillity of the society. Children should not be exposed to the things which we do not want them to be exposed. Animal slaughter should never be done before children. This should be followed in homes too. It is not morally correct to hang blood filled meat in roadside shops. This might impact the children’s mind in a negative way if they are being exposed to such scenes continuously.”

Speaking about the food habits to be followed by children, he said, “Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian have ‘sattvic’ and ‘tamas’ qualities. Children should not be given food which can destabilize their minds. They should be served food which will incise good thoughts. I have not spoken against non-vegetarian food. Cartoons are liked by children. Moral education should be taught through cartoons and a separate class should also be conducted. Skits and dramas will also help in conducting such activities.”

In a recently held meeting on introducing moral education in schools, the Swamiji had opined that meat should not be hanged in the roadside shops as it would negatively impact the children’s mind. This had led to much controversy and uproar.