In order to have sacred thoughts, give up the vices like consumption of non-vegetarian food, smoking and drinking intoxicants. On this sacred day of Vijaya Dasami take an oath to give up vices such as smoking, drinking and partaking of non-vegetarian food. Many do not realize the evil-effects of these bad habits. If a smoker blows air on a white handkerchief, he will find yellow spots on it. This is a sign of disease.
Smoking leads to cancer.
Drinking is a demonic quality. It makes you intoxicated and to forget yourself. Consuming non-vegetarian food is also a bad quality. You should partake of only sacred food. Only then you will have sacred feelings.