Logos 161
What are the causes of creation?
The first cause is the fate of the soul embodied and conditioned in the material universe. Material creation exists for conditioned beings who desire to become false masters in order to taste the pleasure of the senses. In truth, material creation is intended for the sensory enjoyment of embodied souls who thus become conditioned.
It is written: “as soon as the being forgets his first duty, which is to serve the Lord, he creates an atmosphere of material enjoyment called maya; this is the cause of creation”.
Material nature provides the conditioned soul with an atmosphere intended for the sole satisfaction of its senses, and it is created by the Supreme Lord. Material nature is animated by the Supreme Person, God. Cosmic manifestation is created by its inconceivable power. In truth, the conditioned soul is the maker of its own destiny. She acts under the direction of the Supreme Lord, who always accompanies her as Supreme Souls or Holy Spirit. The laws of nature attribute a particular body to it.
Logos 162
When spirituality bathes the earth's atmosphere and human beings, its three attributes; austerity, cleanliness or purity and compassion, are developed by all.
The three spiritual qualities listed above, purity, austerity and compassion, belong to the twice-born and to the celestial beings. Anyone who is not in virtue is unable to adhere to these three principles of spirituality.
Three culpable activities prevent them from being obtained: illicit sexual union, drug use and any toxic or intoxicating substance and absorption of meat, fish and eggs. These three prohibitions are indeed based on the principles of austerity, cleanliness or purity and compassion. Thus, the righteous and other holy beings show compassion in sparing the lives of innocent beasts, and they also remain pure, for they are not defiled by unwanted eating and habits. As for austerity, it is represented by a restriction of sexual activities. Holy beings who devote themselves to the consciousness of God should all abide by these principles.