# The regulative principles *The regulative principles are the foundation of spiritual life. These "principles of freedom" help control the lower tendencies and elevate one to the platform of pure devotional service. In the Krishna consciousness movement, the four regulative principles — no meat eating, no intoxication, no illicit sex, and no gambling — create the foundation for spiritual advancement. By following these principles under the guidance of the spiritual master, one gradually develops attachment to devotional service and eventually rises to the platform of spontaneous love for God.* ## Regulative Principles Are Essential for Devotional Life ![[sb/4/8/72]] ![[sb/6/1/13-14]] ## Following Regulations Leads to Elevation ![[bg/16/22]] ![[bg/16/23]] ## Chanting the Holy Name Requires Following Principles ![[cc/adi/7/76]] ## Devotees Follow Regulative Principles ![[sb/4/22/24]] ![[sb/4/24/59]] ## Neglect of Principles Causes Falldown ![[sb/5/8/8]] ## Devotional Service Includes Regulation ![[cc/madhya/19/175]] ![[sb/2/1/7]] ## Related Articles - [[wiki/articles/The four regulative principles|The four regulative principles]] — The specific four principles - [[wiki/articles/Austerity and penance|Austerity and penance]] — Tapasya - [[wiki/articles/The principle of purification|The principle of purification]] — Becoming clean - [[wiki/articles/The process of devotional service|The process of devotional service]] — How regulations fit in bhakti ## From the Index - [[index/entries/regulative-principles|Regulative Principles]] — Foundation of devotional life - [[index/entries/devotional-service-to-lord|Devotional Service]] — Following regulations - [[index/entries/religious-principles|Religious Principles]] — Vedic injunctions