CATDOLL : CATDOLL: I caught a snakehead fish on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Should I release it or what?

1. I caught a black fish on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Should I release it or what?

Hello!

Release them, Amitabha

If you have any questions, please ask.

2. I caught two black carps on the bank of the Yangtze River. I heard from people that these were black carps that were released into the wild and cannot be eaten. Eating them will bring bad luck. Is there such a saying?

If you can't eat grapes, you say they are sour.

3. Can I catch snakehead fish at the end of February?

You cannot catch black carp at the end of February. Generally, black carp start to come out in April and May, and it is easier to catch them at this time.

4. If I catch a mullet basking in the sun by the river, should I release it?

Yes. Question: Why do we release animals? What merits can we gain from releasing animals?

1) Releasing animals is a form of charity of wealth, Dharma, and fearlessness. It is an act of immeasurable merit that can move heaven and earth.

2) Giving money will bring you wealth, giving Dharma will bring you wisdom, and giving fearlessness will bring you strength and energy.

3) Releasing animals can cultivate our compassion, and frequently releasing animals can help us eliminate disasters and prolong our lives (of course, you can also pray to Guanyin Bodhisattva and use the merits of releasing animals for what you need, such as eliminating karma or getting what you want).

Question: Who particularly needs to have animals released?

People who believe in Buddhism, the elderly, the sick, and those who are filial to their parents. People who work in the following professions: kitchen workers, chefs, surgeons, abortion doctors, funeral workers, pest control cleaners, chicken farm and pig farm slaughterers, criminal police, forensic doctors, anatomists, etc. should often "release animals" to offset disasters. Of course, it is best to find an opportunity to change careers.

Question: When can we release animals?

You can release animals all year round. It is best to choose a sunny day when the Yang energy is at its peak and the effect is the best. Try to avoid releasing animals at night. You can also release animals on rainy days. The effect of releasing animals is particularly good on your birthday, or on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar month, or on the special days of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. In addition, releasing animals before exams, before hospitalization, before surgery, when a serious illness is diagnosed, or after a car accident is also very helpful.

Question: Which animals should be released?

The purpose of releasing animals is to save lives, so anything that is about to be eaten, killed, or is in danger of death can be released. Releasing fish is the most common practice. The fish should not be too small, generally larger than the palm of a hand.

Question: Where can I release animals?

When choosing the release site, we try our best to ensure the survival of the released lives (i.e. the adaptability of the released fish species to the release waters, whether there is large-scale fishing at the release site, etc.).