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These are the causes of global warming. The extraction of oil, gas, and coal, regardless of the methods used, and the sale of all resulting by-products must be immediately banned. Of course, all combustion engines must also be banned at the same time. If these measures are not taken immediately, there will be an aggravation of the catastrophes and cataclysms that will be unleashed, the elements of material nature will let you know, and you will have to suffer greatly. Man himself is responsible for the suffering he endures. Do not buy any more oil, gas or coal, and do not sell any more either.

What is the true sacrifice, and the most important of all?

Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, teaches: At the beginning of creation, the Lord of all beings populated the universe with humans and celestial beings, recommending sacrifices to Visnu. He blessed them, saying, “May these sacrifices bring you happiness and bestow upon you all desirable blessings.”

The Lord created our material galaxy so that embodied and materially conditioned souls would learn to perform sacrifices for the satisfaction of Visnu, the plenary emanation of Krishna.

Thus, throughout their stay in this material world, without having to be overly concerned with their material needs, they could live pleasant lives. After leaving their material bodies, they could return to the kingdom of God. This is the Lord's provision for the benefit of conditioned beings.

Indeed, these sacrifices are intended to enable them to gradually become conscious of Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, in order to acquire all the traits of virtue. Let us understand that chanting the holy names of God and Krishna consciousness go hand in hand.

Truly, Krishna being the All, the Infinite Absolute, one who chants “hare Krishna” is in fact performing all kinds of sacrifices.

Lord Krishna adds: For, just as a great sheet of water at once fulfills all the functions of the well, so one who knows the ultimate purpose of the Vedas (the original holy scriptures, also called “the true gospel”) reaps all the benefits they provide.

True sacrifice is not the slaughter of an animal; no, true sacrifice is the ceremony through which one seeks to please Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, to please Him.

Every human being must seek to know whether God is pleased with their behavior and actions. In other words, all our actions should contribute to the Lord's satisfaction. Each of us must be concerned with whether Lord Krishna, Godhead, is pleased with our actions. Activities aimed at pleasing the Lord are prescribed in the holy scriptures, and performing them constitutes sacrifice.

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