Can't be termed that, not at all.Yes, you are right.
Though Ram Mohan Roy, who is the first recorded user of the term, defined it essentially as 'vegetarianism'.
Can't be termed that, not at all.Yes, you are right.
Though Ram Mohan Roy, who is the first recorded user of the term, defined it essentially as 'vegetarianism'.
I don't entirely agree with Ram Mohan Roy, but I think he does have a point. The intricacies of Hindu philosophy were far beyond the typical Hindu throughout history, and indeed even today. For the great mass of Hindus, their religion (or "way of life", if you prefer) was defined largely by certain rituals and dietary habits. There was no great underlying logic behind any of it, just a great fear of the real and perceived consequences of deviating from said rituals and habits. Here is a link to Ram Mohan Roy's original statement regarding Hindooism (Hinduism), which is dated to 1816: A Review of the Labours, Opinions, and Character of Rajah Rammohun Roy: In a ... - Lant Carpenter - Google BooksCan't be termed that, not at all.
Don't many Sudras/SCs in South India traditionally eat beef?I don't entirely agree with Ram Mohan Roy, but I think he does have a point. The intricacies of Hindu philosophy were far beyond the typical Hindu throughout history, and indeed even today. For the great mass of Hindus, their religion (or "way of life", if you prefer) was defined largely by certain rituals and dietary habits. There was no great underlying logic behind any of it, just a great fear of the real and perceived consequences of deviating from said rituals and habits. Here is a link to Ram Mohan Roy's original statement regarding Hindooism (Hinduism), which is dated to 1816: A Review of the Labours, Opinions, and Character of Rajah Rammohun Roy: In a ... - Lant Carpenter - Google Books
So?Don't many Sudras/SCs in South India traditionally eat beef?
Well when I was in Kerala, people were openly eating cow beef, and I heard from our driver its very common across the border in TN and AP also. I don't think there is a big taboo there against consuming beef. It might have been imposed fairly recently by North Indian Vaishnavas. Just speculating at this...So?
Buffalo meat too is classified as beef. Goat and sheep are both mutton.
Whats the beef with beef?Well when I was in Kerala, people were openly eating cow beef, and I heard from our driver its very common across the border in TN and AP also. I don't think there is a big taboo there against consuming beef. It might have been imposed fairly recently by North Indian Vaishnavas. Just speculating at this...
Would proud beef eater @Iamanidiot like to contribute?
Ask muslims: Whats the pork with pork?Whats the beef with beef?
Jainism also believes that their tirthankars lived for millions of years and had 200 feet bodies.Jainism has some kinky beliefs though. Sure there is no concept of a personal god, but the Jains wholly subscribe to the dogma of karma and reincarnation. Also they along with Hindus have the bogus belief that time is cyclic.
what is beef with marrying one's step mother as arabs did it prior to islam.Whats the beef with beef?
You know me well ( i am thakur sahib as per your term ) and the fact of matter is that in Tamil Nadu beef was taboo from 500 ad at latest till 1930s even among sudras, in Andhra it was the same and karnataka in my view is relatively better.Well when I was in Kerala, people were openly eating cow beef, and I heard from our driver its very common across the border in TN and AP also. I don't think there is a big taboo there against consuming beef. It might have been imposed fairly recently by North Indian Vaishnavas. Just speculating at this...
New karnataka cm is also an athesist
Hmm...last CM Jagdish Shettar of BJP also was an atheist...New karnataka cm is also an athesist
Don't knew about it.Hmm...last CM Jagdish Shettar of BJP also was an atheist...