Meaning : Absence of vow, is due to the influence of passions and Himsa is not thereby excluded. How is it possible then to avoid Himsa when food is taken day and night. Commentary. Himsa and desire have already been shown to be concomitants. Absence or non-adoption of vow, presupposes desire. Hence one who has not restricted his craving for food to the day only, cannot avoid Himsa.