Subhankar Zac
Hare Krishna,Hare Krishna,
I have tremendous Arachnophobia and often I kill tarantulas that simply pop up in the walls of my room by spraying them with poisonous chemicals.
I couldn't just throw it out of the room since I m really terrified of going near it.
But after killing it, I do feel guilty and sad.
I also evade insects, like ants on the streets but often it's difficult to see them while walking, mainly when you're late for your classes.
I try not to pluck leaves or flowers from plants either, though during some festivals we have to.
However intentionally I try not to harm any insect or plant (plants maybe for food) but is killing insects, plants, etc without any reason by accident or killing spiders out of fear (okay, that might be a sin) still sinful?
I couldn't just throw it out of the room since I m really terrified of going near it.
But after killing it, I do feel guilty and sad.
I also evade insects, like ants on the streets but often it's difficult to see them while walking, mainly when you're late for your classes.
I try not to pluck leaves or flowers from plants either, though during some festivals we have to.
However intentionally I try not to harm any insect or plant (plants maybe for food) but is killing insects, plants, etc without any reason by accident or killing spiders out of fear (okay, that might be a sin) still sinful?