Across civilizations and religious traditions, intoxicants and alcohol have often been viewed not merely as substances, but as factors capable of impairing judgment, disturbing social harmony, and affecting moral and spiritual well-being. Different faiths may express this in different language, yet many carry a common concern regarding intoxication and loss of self-control.

In Hindu scriptures, several texts discourage the consumption of intoxicants. References in the BhagavataPurana, Brahma Purana, Chandogya Upanishads, and Manu Smriti describe alcohol consumption as undesirable and spiritually harmful. In Vaishnavism, alcohol is........

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