From Non-Vegetarianism -Vegetarianism

From Nonvegetarianism to Vegetarianism Thanks to Kunwar Pal Singh-published in 'YOG SANDESH', a research based monthly on Yoga, Ayurveda, Cultural and Spiritual Messages - with the Blessings/inspirations of Pujya Swami RAM DEV JI- published by Divya Yog Mandir (Trust) Haridwar


I reproduce below an Inspirational Article


Nature made Men & Women a Vegetarian and for this purpose, made all arrangements to meet his food requirements. It is because of the influence of ignorance, laziness, pleasure, illusion, greed and materialism that people get shackled in the chains of alcohol and non-vegetarianism.


Killing animals and birds for their flesh increases the violent nature in man. It badly affects the environment and the balance of nature. Every religion calls for love towards animals. When we are compassionate towards animals, we contribute positively towards spritualism and a dutiful life. We establish the path of peace on earth. When we hurt animals we also harm the environment and disturb the balance in Nature.


We hurt the environment and life on earth when we cause harm to innocent and farmed animals, kill them without mercy, and torture them. In countries where farmed animals, trees and forests and wild animals havee been destroyed, we can see famine, floods, overty and the clouds of hatred can be seen clearly over them. The killing of farmed, load-carrying and milk-giving animals such as cow, buffalo, camel, etc., is not justifiableby any means.


Agriculture, horticulture and processing industries have become so developed that cheap, healthy, nutritious, unpolluted, high-quality food are easily available for vegetarians. On the other hand, non-vegetarian food is more expensive, less easily available and acquired and acquired with violent and harmful means. These foods are carriers of pollution, disease and sorrow. Sars, Mad Cow and Bird flu are some of the diseases that are spread among Non-vetetarians because of this pollution and torture to animals. NV food weakens the digestive system. It gives rise to prostrate cancer. It helps in the development of heart and blood diseases. It is noteworthy that none of the foods available from plants have cholesterol. We can get high quality protein, carbohydrates, fat, salt from a vegetarian diet.


Because of scientific discoveries in the agri field, there has been a revolution in crop production. Situated between chemical and organic production , there has been an increase in organic production Vegetarian people are healthier,more hard-working, peaceful and energetic. One of the reasons for violence and war in this world is non-vegetarianism.


Compared to meat,more protein, carbohydrate and fat can be obtained from dal (pulses), rajma (kidney beans), channa (bengal gram), chole (kabuli gram or garbanzo beans), soyabean and raw peanuts. If we include dal, saag (vegetable greens), vegetables, chole, etc. in our daily meals and if we add 50 gm. raw peanuts (or food made from soyabean) to this, then there is no need for eggs, fish or meat. Soak raw (not roasted) peanuts for 12 hours and remove peels and wash. This can be boiled with dal, rice, vegetables, dalia (bulgar wheat), saag, etc. to get a nutritious meal. If 10% soyabean flour is added to the flours of wheat, jowar, bajra and rice, protein-rich flour will be obtained. Use soyabean nuggets too in your menu. It is safer and more beneficial to use natural refined or filtered oils instead of hydrogenated oils. Jaggery, dalia (or rice) and raw peanuts can be boiled together and had for a snack. Vegetarian breakfast should be published by families and spread across the country. This will give encouragement to vegetarianism.


Religion and science is of one opinion that 'milk' is excellent for health. The milk of indigenous cows is nectar and medicinar. Instead of complex foods available in the market, if cow's milk, curd, buttermilk, etc. are used then the health of women, students and children will improve and be protected against ill-health. This will also protect cows. With the use of natural fertilizers, there is no pollution and this will help increase organic cultivation. There will be reduction in the fuel and food grain crisis. This will also encourage 'Vegetarianism'.


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For our benefit let us inch forward towards "Vegetarianism