The Gita warns that any insult or injury or even neglect directed against any living being is an act that ridicules or hurts the Divine (“Sarva Jeeva Thiraskaaram Keshavam Prathigachchathi”) The Gita also clearly says, “Sunee chaiva svapaakecha, pandithaah sama darshinah”, that is, the learned man who has acquired humility through Vidya (knowledge) must deal with equal compassion and consideration for all living beings. Uniform kindness shown in this manner transforms itself into homogenous welfare for the recipients. Wishing well for all is the sign of one who has earned Vidya. The narrow vision that is limited to one community must be given up. Bhaarathiya culture thus emphasises the highest truth, the broadest vision.
-Vidya Vahini, Chap 16.
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