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Re: Birth Control
SCHRAMM4364@duq3.cc.duq.edu wrote:
: I am interested to know the Hindu stance on using birth control devices.
: It would seem to me, with my very limited understanding, that methods of
: birth control would conflict with a strong belief in reincarnation. Any
: information you can share is greatly appreciated. I do not mean to offend
: with my ignorance. Thank you.
For many of us Vaisnavas, use of birth control is regarded as perversion.
The purpose of married life is to produce children for the Lord. That is,
one should only engage in sexual activity if he is prepared to bring up
his newborn children in Krsna-consciousness.
Birth control, whatever its effects at the level of society, is a license
for unlimited sense gratification between two people. This type of sense
gratification, even if done after marriage, is not a service to the Lord.
Hence, it is animalistic, and will lead to karmic reaction. Humans are
not meant act like animals. Limited sexual activity during marriage life
is permitted, as long as it is done to bring up children for the Lord.
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