By abstaining from meat and showing mercy to all creatures one becomes incapable of being molested by any creature, and acquires longevity perfect health and happiness.
अधृष्यः सर्वभूतानामायुष्मान् निरुजः सदा। भवत्यभक्षयन् मांसं दयावान् प्राणिनामिह॥