Plea to Humanity on behalf of the Animals
By Cairbar Schutel
You who can see enlightenment within these words that
mark the path of Spiritual Evolution; you who do not find yourself anymore
enslaved by the material world, seduced and fascinated; have compassion for the
meek animals. Do not beat them, do not hurt them, and do not abandon them!
Remember that the
Father, in His infinite mercy, surrounds them with affection; and foreseeing
the necessities of their immature spirits, gives them abundant harvests free of
sowing or planting.
Here, meadows
covered with grass and fragrant flowers; over there, shady woods, plains and
plateaus, where the fruits of life are plentiful; rivers, lakes and seas, where
the rays of the Sun, the Moonlight, and the light of the Stars shine!
Be kind towards our lesser brothers[1],
as you wish the Heavenly Father to embrace you with His affection and love!
Do not imprison
birds in cages - God created them to populate the air – nor trap the animals
that dwell in the forests and fields!
Renounce the hunt
once and for all; this despicable amusement of inferior souls who rejoice at
the death throes of others.
Think that you
possibly will have agonizing pains and that, at such times, instead of laughter
and joy, you will need balsam and mercy!
Take good care of
your animals! Keep them clean, treat them, and feed them generously. Give them
rest from the service because they are helping you in life. It is them who
assist you in supporting your family, in raising your children!
Caress your horses
and dogs; give them medicine in sickness and care in health; freedom and repose
in old age!
Do not overburden
your animals like the scribes and pharisees did with people by imposing heavy
burdens on them; burdens they would not want for themselves!
Remember that
animals are living beings that feel and think, that get tired and have limited
strength. With their rudimentary language, they demonstrate their
vulnerability, their fatigue to the blows of the whips and batons that oppress
them!
Be compassionate,
because in comparison to the Divine Spirits, whom you beg for blessings and
illumination, you also are “beasts of burden” subject to the Law of Cause and
Effect[2].
Moreover, pets are your earthly companions. Like you,
they reincarnate to progress, to acquire knowledge and learn! Be their guardian angels, and not diabolic
and malevolent beings that surround them with torments, causing them unimaginable sufferings!
Be benevolent
towards God’s Creatures, as our Father in Heaven is benevolent toward all of
us!
SCHUTEL,
Cairbar. "Apelo em Favor dos Animais". Genese da Alma. Matão: Casa Editora O Clarim, 2011. 85-86. PDF.
Cairbar S. Schutel (1868-1938) a Brazilian pharmacist,
politician and writer who dedicated his life to Spiritism. He founded a
Spiritist Center as well as a small Hospital where the poor were assisted for
free. He also founded the newspaper “O Clarim”, in Matão, SP;
and, the magazine “RIE – Revista Internacional de Espiritismo”, which are still
active.
Schutel wrote 17 books, among them "Parabolas e Ensinos
de Jesus" (Parables and Teachings of Jesus); "Vida e Ato dos
Apóstolos" (Life and Acts of the Apostles); and "Genese da Alma"
(Genesis of the Soul).
[1] “The usage of the term 'lesser brother' was coined by Francis of Assisi;
contrary to what the majority thinks, it does not have the intention to
belittle or humiliate them, quite the opposite occurs. This term attaches
great responsibility to humans. Please remember that the Franciscan Order is
called 'Order of the Friars Minor', smaller in humility; so, ‘lesser brother’
in the conception of Francis of Assisi, means that being which is humble,
simple and pure in heart.” Gilberto -
“Grupo Fraterno Francisco de Assis”
[2] The Law of Cause
and Effect is a moral law; also known as karma.
0 comments:
Post a Comment