The Law of Nature: Why Living Animals Eat Each Other
It can be quite fascinating to observe the intricate mechanisms that govern the natural world without the need for any gods to intervene. The five kingdoms – Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia, and Monera – and even mineral and gaseous matter coexist in a balance that is both proven and testable. This balance ensures not just the survival, but the constant renewal and development of life on Earth, and beyond.
Without such a system, the animal kingdom could become overpopulated, leading to animals starving to death. The process of one generation following the other, each dependent on the one that came before it, is akin to the constant renewal of cells in our bodies. Each cell is a part of a larger organism and takes care of its vital functions. This process of renewal is an absolute integral interaction that ensures the health and vitality of the whole organism.
Similarly, in the cycle of life, the dying of one generation allows the next to thrive. This cycle ensures that each generation advances towards a future that is both known and unknown. While it may seem that there is no inherent goodness in this process, it actually leads to a positive and fulfilling future.
Why Animals Eat Other Animals
When a wolf kills a hare or a calf, it is fulfilling a natural law that sustains correct interaction between species. This harmonic balance is not driven by hatred or love. It is simply a result of the natural order that each species plays a role in upholding. The involvement of the “self” or individual desires is not necessary. Vegetative and animate elements of nature have no self-awareness, yet they exist in harmony as part of a larger system.
Harmony Without a Self
Vegetative and animate organisms or cells in nature coexist without a sense of self, yet they maintain a harmonious and healthy existence. This is remarkable because without a self-awareness, the elements of nature still function in a way that supports the greater whole. This harmony is possible because nature’s laws are absolute and integral to the existence and development of every organism.
Introducing Human Intention and Approval
However, the human being can introduce a new dimension to this natural order by incorporating desires and approval of the natural laws. By doing so, humans can strive to participate in the integral development and interaction of the natural system. This is where Kabbalah comes into play. Kabbalah is not just a science or a philosophy; it is a guide for understanding the deeper workings of nature. It reveals the secret areas of the universe where humans exist but are unaware of due to our opposition to them.
Kabbalah teaches that our egoism (universal hatred) blocks us from perceiving aspects of nature that are real but hidden to us. We must make the transition from egoism to love, which is a crucial step in understanding nature and our place in it. This transition is essential for bringing simplicity and harmony into our lives, our families, and our relationships.
Kabbalah and the Law of Love
Love is a complex quality that needs to be taught, according to Kabbalah. The main rule is to strive for love and understanding of integration. This understanding is the key to living in harmony with the natural order. By embracing this law of nature and introducing our intentions and desires, we can begin to see the bigger picture and understand nature as a whole.
Ultimately, the path to understanding and participating in the natural order is through love and integration. Making this transition is the only problem we really need to solve in our lives. Once we achieve this, many of the perceived problems and crises in our lives will be resolved, and our lives will become simpler and more harmonious.