Question for Hindus: Are Hindus allowed to eat meat? If not why do Indian restaurants have tandoori chicken?
I like Indian food. But I thought Hindus were not allowed to eat meat, poultry or fish. Yet whenever I go to an Indian restaurant I eat lamb or chicken.
According to Hindu principles, Hindus consider all life as sacred. They are encouraged to lead non-violent lives, which includes violence or harm brought on animals, even if done so for food. That said, Hindu law states that eating animal flesh is not a sin, but abstaining from it "bears greater fruits."
So it seems that abstinence from meat is more of a guideline than due to prohibition. Thus, the prevailing practice is to most strictly avoid beef, while practicing moderation when indulging in other meats.
According to Hindu principles, Hindus consider all life as sacred. They are encouraged to lead non-violent lives, which includes violence or harm brought on animals, even if done so for food. That said, Hindu law states that eating animal flesh is not a sin, but abstaining from it "bears greater fruits."
So it seems that abstinence from meat is more of a guideline than due to prohibition. Thus, the prevailing practice is to most strictly avoid beef, while practicing moderation when indulging in other meats.
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internet, e-how.
hindus can eat chicken or fish or lamb but they cannot eat beef like hot dog and stuff
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harveymac1336, You are making me crave indian for dinner.
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who says hot dogs are meat?
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Hindus are encouraged to eat a vegetarian diet but it is not mandatory though certain denominations or Gurus may require their followers to take a vegetarian diet. Most Hindus eat meat though they abstain from beef and I just had my chicken curry.
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