Were Ancient Indians VEGETARIAN or NOT? | Abhijit Chavda

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The dietary practices of the people during the Vedic period were diverse and varied. While it is known that the Vedic people consumed a range of plant-based foods, including fruits, vegetables, and grains, the extent of vegetarianism during that time is a subject of debate among scholars. The Vedic texts mention the consumption of meat, particularly of animals such as cattle, sheep, and goats, as part of sacrificial rituals and feasts. However, it is important to note that dietary practices could differ among individuals and social groups based on factors such as occupation, social status, and religious beliefs. Some scholars argue that vegetarianism may have been advocated by certain sects or individuals, while others suggest that meat consumption was prevalent but not exclusive.

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Comments

Poulomi Hari says:

I remember reading about the Ashwamedha Yagya. Shock would be an understatement. It only gets worse.

Amrit prakash Shukla says:

tab ham me aur mullo me fark kya?😢

Sanchit Mehta says:

Where to ask questions from u ? This comment section?

Gopal Tripathi says:

From consuming bonemarrow from carcasses to Vegetarianism, humanity has come a long way. Back then consuming meat was about survival, now it is about ones choice. Choose wisely.

RAJARSHI SEN says:

Thank goodness someone has the guts to lay the facts

Elle 77 says:

Archeological investigations recently found cooking pots where they found remnants of red meat like pork and beef. So it's safe to say that they were near eaters for sure.
Could you also do a piece on details of rise of vegetarianism in the subcontinent? According to my understanding it became popular when Buddhism started becoming popular.

CJonYoutube says:

The way I see is that ancient people didn't have option so they had to eat meat for survival but now we have choices and options

T V Rupakala says:

Waste topic

KIIT bhai says:

Abhijit Sir.. There no mension Of Killing Of Ashwamedha horse after Ashwamedha jagnya. What You r Reading Is Wrong Translation Of Veda's. Go To Any Arya Samajh. And Read There Translation Of Veda's U Will Know.

And Killing Of Animals And Eating Meat Is Strictly Forbidden In Veda's.

But Yes People Did Eat Meat In Vedic period. But They were not Influenced By Veda's

Abhijeet 4Fun says:

Those people who claims that anciant hindus didn't eat meat.. they need to rewrite the RAMAYAN, MAHABHARAT, PURAN and other religious book according to them..

Mahesh says:

Kshatriyas has right to eat meat

Nature Watch (Local discovery channel😄) says:

All these happened at a time when caste system was not rigid. At that so called vedic times, brahmin could become sudra or sudra could become brahmin. A person could accept any varna of his choice. Vishwamitr was a kshatriya and became brahmin. So food habit was also not rigid. Some might have vegetarians and some others non vegitarians. It was not a matter of big concers at that time. But later on caste system became rigid and a person born in one varna not allowed to change it. Caste and varna happened to be on the basis of one persons birth and not at all a choice. This created some group of people traditionally vegetarians. There is nothing shameful to say that our ancestors were non vegetarians. Vegetariànism as a culture is a later development.

Shruthi Sreenath says:

Yes vedic people were vegetarian. Ashwamedha is not slaughtering of horse. It is the unification of people. Rashtram vaa aswamedhah – brahmanas. Please refer to Vedas & understand them in the vedic language. You will get it then

Random Guy says:

Majority of Hindus are meat eaters same for our ancestors too

arshvir varma says:

I have seen a lot of people saying that Hindus can eat beef. Is it true ???

VIKAS KUMAR says:

The last meal of Lord Buddha is a controversial topic in Buddhist studies, as it involves the interpretation of the term sukara-maddava, which is the name of the food that he ate before his death. According to the Pali canon, the Buddha announced that he would soon reach Parinirvana, or the final deathless state, and abandon his earthly body. After this, he ate his last meal, which he had received as an offering from a blacksmith named Cunda. The meal was called sukara-maddava, which is a compound word that means "pertaining to swine" and "tidbits" or "dainties".

However, there is no consensus among scholars and traditions on what sukara-maddava actually refers to. Some possible interpretations are:

– Pork, either as a specially delicate part of the pig's meat or as a food that pigs were fond of.

– Truffles or other underground fungi that grow in places where pigs dig.

– An elixir or a chemical preparation that was given to the Buddha as a medicine or a poison.

– Soft rice with the broth of the five products of the cow (milk, curd, butter, urine, and dung).

– Bamboo shoots or mushrooms that were trodden by pigs.

The controversy has implications for the understanding of the Buddha's teachings, his attitude towards food and animals, and the cause of his death. Some argue that the Buddha ate pork as a sign of his detachment from worldly preferences and his compassion for all beings, even those considered unclean or lowly. Others claim that the Buddha ate truffles or mushrooms as a symbol of his enlightenment and his connection to nature. Some suggest that the Buddha was poisoned by Cunda or by someone else who wanted to harm him or hasten his departure. Others maintain that the Buddha died of natural causes and that sukara-maddava was simply a common food in his time and place.

The controversy is not easily resolved, as there are different sources and traditions that support different views. The Pali canon is the oldest and most authoritative source for Theravada Buddhists, but it does not explain the meaning of sukara-maddava clearly. The Pali commentaries, which were composed later by Buddhist scholars such as Buddhaghosa, offer various interpretations based on their own knowledge and opinions. The Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhists have their own scriptures and commentaries that may differ from the Pali canon and commentaries. Moreover, there are historical, cultural, linguistic, and scientific factors that may affect the understanding of sukara-maddava. For example, the food habits and preferences of ancient India may not be well known or documented. The exact identification and classification of underground fungi may be difficult or uncertain. The effects of different foods on the human body may vary depending on individual conditions and circumstances.

Therefore, the controversy around the last meal of Lord Buddha is not a simple matter of fact, but a complex issue of interpretation and perspective. It requires careful analysis and comparison of different sources and evidence, as well as respect and tolerance for different views and beliefs.

Mayurpal Singh Deora says:

Hinduism is not a peaceful religion like jainism and buddhism. We pray according to the nature of the deity, We give dhatura to Mahadev and not meat or any other thing, Just like that To Maa kali blood, and meat is offered and not anything else. I don't justify pashubali but to just neglect saying hinduism is a non violent religion is wrong

SD says:

U r not informed.
Do don't manipulate 👎

SD says:

If a person ate meat in Vedic era , it doesn't means that it is allowed in veds. Don't manipulate 👎

Anant Bhushan Gaur says:

Jai Hind
Jai Bharat 🙏

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