Eating Beef
started by BladeRunner 7 mnths agoFlat
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If it's not because of taste then its because of hypocrisy. I can't see any other reason.
Personally, I never spare any vegetable from my plate because of religious reasons or otherwise.
If I were a meat eater then, unless I reject it because of taste, a meat is a meat, is a meat.
Personally, I never spare any vegetable from my plate because of religious reasons or otherwise.
If I were a meat eater then, unless I reject it because of taste, a meat is a meat, is a meat.
Are you a non-vegetarian? If you are...you will know...a meat is NOT, is a meat...
Every meat has it's unique flavor and taste..be it mutton, beef, chicken, pork, deer meat *venison..all kinds of other "exotic meat".(I have had all kinds (!) and they are def. not the same).
M
"Every meat has it's unique flavor and taste..be it mutton, beef, chicken, pork, deer meat *venison..all kinds of other "exotic meat".(I have had all kinds (!) and they are def. not the same)."
Yes, the same true for all vegetables. Every vegetable has a unique taste and a vegetable can taste different in different places. I will not eat a vegetable only if I don't like the taste, texture or cooking. Not because of any other reason. The same goes for meat too.
I have always been a vegetarian. To me people who eat meat look like hypocrites when they say they don't eat a certain type of meat because of religious reasons.
Yes, the same true for all vegetables. Every vegetable has a unique taste and a vegetable can taste different in different places. I will not eat a vegetable only if I don't like the taste, texture or cooking. Not because of any other reason. The same goes for meat too.
I have always been a vegetarian. To me people who eat meat look like hypocrites when they say they don't eat a certain type of meat because of religious reasons.
Speaking for myself..I just don't care for the taste..I can't stand steak!
*No matter how much I have tried using different combinations...(to me) Indian masala does not go that well in cooking beef, unlike mutton.
M
> I can't stand steak!
I don't like steak that much myself. But Korean beef preparations are delicious. You should try bulgogi-bibimbap when you have a chance to; it is the best beef preparation I've eaten.
I don't like steak that much myself. But Korean beef preparations are delicious. You should try bulgogi-bibimbap when you have a chance to; it is the best beef preparation I've eaten.
I believe that basically man is a vegeratian animal .
Because of the climatic conditions,availibility food, nature of occupation he began to eat the flesh of other animals.
As already said by some one , Hinduism does not chalk out a vegeterian diet.
Vegetatrian diet is easy to digest and procure for the mankind .
When one eats flesh of the other animal, certain Harmones of the animal involuntarily get transfered into our body. Knowingly/unknowingly our psychic emotions get influenced by the harmones consumed .
By the way, there was a lot of outcry here in US regarding the slaughter of infected cows . The pictures showed were regarding the inhuman conditions of draging the infected sick cow to the slaughter house .The Beef packed ,was called back, suspecting the infection to be carried to the people .There was a case reported of having infected due to the said beef consumption
Not to mention the Bird flu which is spread in Asia due to the infected bird!
The Tape worm disease which spreads due to infected pork !
In short we have to accept that some infection/ harmones , carried by the animal is bound to have effect on the human body some way or the other.
But these are only my views.others may differ
And Indians not eating beef is purily on religious feelings.
There are a few Logically minded Indians who eat beef in the Burgers saying "Once a NV , what is the harm in not eating beef,which is also an animal flesh ?Don't we drink Cow Milk and have cow milk products? It is also a protien from the same source
then why not beef?"
Note : A lot of people including Americans and Europeans now a days are moving to vegetarian diet
Hormones in animals are also affecting children who eat meat, some hormones in animals are used to boost their weight, hence better poundage of flesh, likewise from eating this children have more of a propensity to become obese.
In addition it is not possible to get food poisoning from vegetables, (aside undercooked beans and poisonous mushrooms) or some idiot who wishes to eat food a week or so old that has been left out on the counter. Vegetable remnants can be thrown out to animals even after 4-5 days without any problem to the animals in question stomach. However one can be poisoned by undercooked meat, contaminated meat and especially fish, not only stomach upset but fatal consequences.
In addition it is not possible to get food poisoning from vegetables, (aside undercooked beans and poisonous mushrooms) or some idiot who wishes to eat food a week or so old that has been left out on the counter. Vegetable remnants can be thrown out to animals even after 4-5 days without any problem to the animals in question stomach. However one can be poisoned by undercooked meat, contaminated meat and especially fish, not only stomach upset but fatal consequences.
> I believe that basically man is a vegeratian animal .
If so, why does man have a bunch of canines in his jaw?
If so, why does man have a bunch of canines in his jaw?
carvaka,
even if he does , they are not strong enough ..he also has premolars and molars to chew and grind ..that veggies need . long intestines needed for veggies to assimilate .food .
time for my lunch take care :))
even if he does , they are not strong enough ..he also has premolars and molars to chew and grind ..that veggies need . long intestines needed for veggies to assimilate .food .
time for my lunch take care :))
"When one eats flesh of the other animal, certain Harmones of the animal involuntarily get transfered into our body. Knowingly/unknowingly our psychic emotions get influenced by the harmones consumed."
Really??!! Is there a scientific basis for this statement? If so, please give us the info.
Viruses and bacteria are transferred to humans via animal flesh. Usually, this occurs when the meat is not cooked thoroughly (exception: Mad Cow disease).
"...Logically minded Indians who eat beef in the Burgers..."
Interesting choice of words. In general, vegetarian food is safer and healthier than non-veg. food.
Really??!! Is there a scientific basis for this statement? If so, please give us the info.
Viruses and bacteria are transferred to humans via animal flesh. Usually, this occurs when the meat is not cooked thoroughly (exception: Mad Cow disease).
"...Logically minded Indians who eat beef in the Burgers..."
Interesting choice of words. In general, vegetarian food is safer and healthier than non-veg. food.
ameriasian,
okay if not the hormones getting transferred , the curses and innocent cries of the slain animal definitely get transferred ...........no i can 't google or wiki this info of how i know ...i just do ..
even if proof were provided ....the greedy nonveggie will ask for proof of another kind
this is an argument that need s to be left alone ..
okay if not the hormones getting transferred , the curses and innocent cries of the slain animal definitely get transferred ...........no i can 't google or wiki this info of how i know ...i just do ..
even if proof were provided ....the greedy nonveggie will ask for proof of another kind
this is an argument that need s to be left alone ..
Not necessarily if you keep any food incorrectly or eat in the wrong way it can make you really ill.
Things like kidney beans have to be cooked well or they can make you really ill. Cashew nuts have to be processed before we eat them else the acid around the seed is not very good for us. If you eat any vegetable as it gets rotten it will probably not make you feel too good meat is no different.
Things like kidney beans have to be cooked well or they can make you really ill. Cashew nuts have to be processed before we eat them else the acid around the seed is not very good for us. If you eat any vegetable as it gets rotten it will probably not make you feel too good meat is no different.
my ass humans are meant to be vegetarians. is this based on some anthropological evidence or are you repeating what your parents told you?
propagandhi,
never mind who told wat to whom ..use your brains and heart ..the adult that youare ..think for yourself ......and honestly ask yourself ..would you like to be the beef or pork on someones plate tomorrow ?
never mind who told wat to whom ..use your brains and heart ..the adult that youare ..think for yourself ......and honestly ask yourself ..would you like to be the beef or pork on someones plate tomorrow ?
Hinduism has never advocated vegetarianism for all peeople. For those who were Brahmins only. this is because, for their sedenatry life of prayers and pujas, they burnt less calories and didn't need much animal protein. But kshatriyas ate it; Rama (see Adyatma rmayana) he eats permissible quantiities during vana prastha. Otherwise, they would not get the necessary energy for their exertions.To tell the truth, today, with every one travelling by cars and sitting at computers, nobody needs NV food. AS then, it would cause a whole lot of other ailments.
People eat other animals but not beef becasue beef is cow's meat. Cow is sacred animal,gomaatha.;we pray to teh cow which is sacred to us. Like a mother, it gives milk and is also useful in many ways, with its dun g used as Gobar gas; Urine used in Panchakavya.During pongal we worship cows on maatu pongal and nandhini, has been worshipped as a divine cow , the cornucopia. As long as hinduism is valued, people will not eat beef.
People eat other animals but not beef becasue beef is cow's meat. Cow is sacred animal,gomaatha.;we pray to teh cow which is sacred to us. Like a mother, it gives milk and is also useful in many ways, with its dun g used as Gobar gas; Urine used in Panchakavya.During pongal we worship cows on maatu pongal and nandhini, has been worshipped as a divine cow , the cornucopia. As long as hinduism is valued, people will not eat beef.
"Cow is sacred animal, gomaatha.;we pray to the cow which is sacred to us. Like a mother, it gives milk and is also useful in many ways, with its dun g used as Gobar gas; Urine used in Panchakavya. During pongal we worship cows on maatu pongal and nandhini, has been worshipped as a divine cow , the cornucopia. As long as hinduism is valued, people will not eat beef."
Of course, most Indians are aware of that. Telling us about holy cow is like teaching G3 how to speak tamil.:)
I have a problem with designating a particular animal as holy/sacred but not other animals. Sheep and goat are as mild mannered as the cows. So, why are they not holy?
Of course, most Indians are aware of that. Telling us about holy cow is like teaching G3 how to speak tamil.:)
I have a problem with designating a particular animal as holy/sacred but not other animals. Sheep and goat are as mild mannered as the cows. So, why are they not holy?
goats have always been for sacrifice and for eating. it is not bakra maatha altho' it gives milk. iT IS FOR BALIDAAAN, BUT GO DHAAN IS EQUAL TO KANYADAAN.
The culture has been thus. We can't rationalize on culture.
Sheep is unheard of in most parts here.I haven't seen sheeps anywhere. Cow is here , there everywhere
/WHA A....T A DOUBT?
It is not the same , my friend//
The culture has been thus. We can't rationalize on culture.
Sheep is unheard of in most parts here.I haven't seen sheeps anywhere. Cow is here , there everywhere
/WHA A....T A DOUBT?
It is not the same , my friend//
utter crap,you are just speaking out of the blue.
All hindus are required not to eat the cow.Adi shankara charya induced this rule long time back.Hindus did eat beef before him.He never said to worship a cow.Infact puranic hinduis is piece of crap.Devis and Devatas,it is not at all worship it is celebration.so please do not compare pooja with worship.
People eat other animals but not beef becasue beef is cow's meat. Cow is sacred animal,gomaatha.;we pray to teh cow which is sacred to us.
no one needs to worship a cow.It is plainly stupid.Again the immature mind of yours is forcing you to equate the concept of pooja with worship.
Pooja is not worship.
All hindus are required not to eat the cow.Adi shankara charya induced this rule long time back.Hindus did eat beef before him.He never said to worship a cow.Infact puranic hinduis is piece of crap.Devis and Devatas,it is not at all worship it is celebration.so please do not compare pooja with worship.
People eat other animals but not beef becasue beef is cow's meat. Cow is sacred animal,gomaatha.;we pray to teh cow which is sacred to us.
no one needs to worship a cow.It is plainly stupid.Again the immature mind of yours is forcing you to equate the concept of pooja with worship.
Pooja is not worship.
Pooja is not worship.
If that is what u think, then u have to begin with ABCD. Pooja is worship, okie?And Hindus worship cows. IF u don't, then it means, ur people have forsaken that as unnecessary. Cow is equal to goddess. Don't u know even that?
scribbly
If that is what u think, then u have to begin with ABCD. Pooja is worship, okie?And Hindus worship cows. IF u don't, then it means, ur people have forsaken that as unnecessary. Cow is equal to goddess. Don't u know even that?
scribbly
no .in my opinion ..the bigger the animal ..the more i feel for it ..and dep[ore its killing ..if i had to eat nonveg ..i would start with fish and move upward to chicken ..
the cruelty meted out to the calf .cow, buffalo is horrendous .living conditions .etc....so also the pig ..
we cannot afford to turn a a deaf ear to it..
its not that i dont care if the chicken is abused .......i do
but i feel less guilty somehow and dont tell me that the vegetable too has life and how dare I eat it
so blade lets leave the religous reasons aside ..for now
the cruelty meted out to the calf .cow, buffalo is horrendous .living conditions .etc....so also the pig ..
we cannot afford to turn a a deaf ear to it..
its not that i dont care if the chicken is abused .......i do
but i feel less guilty somehow and dont tell me that the vegetable too has life and how dare I eat it
so blade lets leave the religous reasons aside ..for now
what if the fish in question is larger than a dog or a pig? for example I occasionally eat shark meat...would you feel worse eating a shark than you would abt eating a pig? also, to extend this smaller lifeform theory, would you eat a rat more than a chicken seeing how rat is usually smaller than chikin? enquiring minds and all that..
jaijui:
Very recently I wrote a blog on a Lobster Thermidor recipe. You can read it here:
http://rajaputhran.sulekha.com/blog/post/2008/01/lobster-thermidor.htm
I trust, you know how a lobster looks like. If not here is a specimen.
I am a pure vegetarian. But for years I have suffered pangs of hurt and humiliation, when the chefs on our ships used to cook this sea crustacean on their way from Colombo to Chennai. Mind you they are put in an auto-clave, alive and allowed to die a painful death, because th chef says they have no brains and consequently they do not feel any Pain?
That bastard expected me to believe him.
Whether a life is big or small, a killing is a killing and there are no extenuating circumstances. IMHO.
Regards.
Rajaputhran.
Very recently I wrote a blog on a Lobster Thermidor recipe. You can read it here:
http://rajaputhran.sulekha.com/blog/post/2008/01/lobster-thermidor.htm
I trust, you know how a lobster looks like. If not here is a specimen.
I am a pure vegetarian. But for years I have suffered pangs of hurt and humiliation, when the chefs on our ships used to cook this sea crustacean on their way from Colombo to Chennai. Mind you they are put in an auto-clave, alive and allowed to die a painful death, because th chef says they have no brains and consequently they do not feel any Pain?
That bastard expected me to believe him.
Whether a life is big or small, a killing is a killing and there are no extenuating circumstances. IMHO.
Regards.
Rajaputhran.
later, B