A Code of conduct of consumption was created in ancient Indian literature, the main points of which are the following :
1. Consumption should be done from that money which is earned through justifiable resources.
2. One should also not consume before feeding those poor people who are without means of livelihood.
3. The consumption should be balanced. The balanced consumption is healthful.
4. One should not consume through immoral methods, for example- eating by theft.
5. Over-consumption is said to be prohibited.
6. Prohibition of debt-based consumption
7. Miserliness should be abandoned before consumption.
8. Food grains should be stored according to the needs only.
