Why Vegetarian Diet ?
To Meat or Not To Meat -by Shobha Nihalani Many have scoffed at it; others are nonchalant; and some follow it religiously- it’s vegetarianism. The term vegetarian comes from the Latin word vegetus, meaning ‘whole’, ‘sound’, ‘fresh’ or ‘lively’, as in homo vegetus – a mentally and physically vigorous person, The original meaning of the word implies a balanced philosophical and moral sense of life, a lot more than just a diet of vegetables and fruits. Most sceptics believe that vegetarians are a group of health fanatics. But the reasons for choosing a meat-free diet are not simply religious or moralistic. Let’s examine some of the advantages of choosing a vegetarian diet. RELIGION In the Indian tradition, vegetarianism is not some kind of a new fad; it is ingrained in the Hindu philosophy. One cannot be pure in mind and body if one consumes the flesh of another living being- this is one of the fundamentals of the Hindu religion. The ancient Sanskrit scriptures of India are known as the V
