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Gurbani tells us to be kind to all beings. But when insects like flies mosquitoes, spiders and other insects bothers you while you are eating like flies buzzing around ur food. Is it ok to kill them?

I know kinda stupid question but I have been killing flies and when they are half dead they feel too much pain probably and I then try to kill them instantly. This makes me feel sad. But should a Singh be scared or thinking too much about killing a fly? But isn't it like killing an elephant or a fly is same thing? I am so confused.

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Waheguru Ji ka khalsa waheguru Ji ki fateh. Open the window to let the flies out. I had an ant infestation at my house and had to use a vacuum cleaner to remove the ants and use ant killer powder. Where possible give the insect an opportunity to escape to the garden etc. Remember flies like dirt and if they sit on your food your food is no longer clean.

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From the fiercest of warriors whose integral part of daily life was hunting and killing to a jain like fear of harming any living thing.

Oh woe betide thee great Singhs what to do when Reality comes for you

I'm worst one I think lol, I'm too scared to catch the flies n spiders.

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What I would say is try your best not to kill it, but if it's continuing bothering you it's ok to kill it, your first goal should be allowed to free it peacefully. But if that doesn't work then kill it gracefully and quickly, (don't torture the little thing), hope that they get closer to human birth as that is a great thing you did for the being. One life less out of 8.4 million.

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