One may eat meat when it has been sprinkled with water, while Mantras were recited, when Brahmanas desire (one's doing it), when one is engaged (in the performance of a rite) according to the law . I was under the assumption that Hindus do not eat beef because. 35. Legend says that during the Samudra Manthan, devas (gods) and rakshasas (monsters) shook the ocean to obtain Amrut (a drink to immortality). Rising early (as early as two hours before Sunrise or Brahma Muhurt) is advised. a) Cows ploughed fields. The intention of the question is not clear. Shravan Somwar vrats are observed by Shiva devotees. Consume tea, fruits, milk, and sago sauce. So that's why some families choose days of the week not to eat meat. It was during the Samudra Manthan when Lord Shiva first discovered it. He. Maharashtrians, including certain Bramhin communities, thus, are largely non-vegetarians. Don't consume food made of gram flour, maida, etc. He innocently offered the meat he had on the linga and went away happy that Shiva accepted his offering. Legend of great Shiva devotee In the jungles of the south there was a clan named Sangrila in which Bhil caste hunters lived. Debates should be avoided. This year, Shravan 2020 will begin on July 6. b) Cows provided milk that all animals can drink. This will also cause problems in life. Questioning Shirdi Sai Baba's status as a Hindu god, Shankaracharya Swaroopanand Saraswati said that Sai Baba was someone "who used to eat meat and worshipped Allah, (and) a man like that can never be a Hindu god.". . We must not forget that as per food census . Do not trust his promises that he will quit meat eating after marriage. (which is what a true devotee will be more concerned about) then the answer will be No. The temple was looked after by a Brahmin who lived far away from that temple. Chant at least 16 rounds of the Hare Krishna mantra every day, in or out of the association of devotees, strictly follow the four regulative principles [no illicit sex, no meat eating, no gambling and no intoxication] and read Srila Prabhupada's books at least 1-2 hours a day. They deny the meat-eating practices of various non-dominant communities. The answer to this question will be Yes. Now it is upto you to decide, for eating non vegetarian, do not justify with the ancient God symbols, everything upto your thinking, and concepts about life and other co-creatures, Comments 1 1 0 Shiva's meat-eating habits find a clear voice in the Vedas as well as the Puranas, but his association with wine-drinking seems a later appendage. Taming of the deity Whereas meat was an important offering for the pastoral Vedic gods, the . Vegetarianism is a choice and a fairly modern fad for a minority of people. This is what he says to Sri Devi: What not to Do? On this day, one must be a devotee of the god Shiva by bathing for an hour before sunset. A devotee must maintain celibacy on the day of fasting. However, due to the constant churning, Halahala, a lethal . He innocently offered the meat he had on the linga and went away happy that Shiva accepted his offering. If you are trying to ask did Lord Shiva eat meat in past and later he abandoned meat-eating because he became spiritual then you did not understand Lord Shiva. Tishna said: He would not have even served them food. Shiva's fondness for meat is further emphasised when Jarasandha, a devotee of Shiva, keeps kings as captives only to kill them and offer their flesh to Shiva. He started taking food but he did not feel like going from the temple. But a man who, being duly engaged (to officiate or to dine at a sacred rite), refuses t o eat meat, becomes after death an animal dur ing twenty-one existences. Moreover, a vrati (devotee keeping a vrat) must follow the protocol strictly. God . Do not use harsh words. He picks up meat and Parvati chides him. Answer: The question is grammatically incorrect. It is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar which is eagerly awaited by the farmers and the devotees of Lord Shiva. Waking up early morning, visiting the Shiva temple, and offering a mixture of milk, ghee, yogurt, Ganga Jal, and honey also known as Panchamrut along with Bilva leaves is a must. . Did peshwas eat meat? Do the basic things at least. Read on to know the rules of Sawan Somwar fasting and what to eat. Two kinds of devotees visited a Shiva temple: a vegetarian priest who followed all the rituals and a tribal hunter who did not know any ritual. On the other hand, meat was eaten during the cold months in these areas as it was believed to induce heat. I will make them eat fresh meat every day. Shiva's fondness for meat is further emphasised when Jarasandha, a devotee of Shiva, keeps kings as captives only to kill them and offer their flesh to Shiva. There are no edicts against meat in the Bible or Quran. 36. Can one eat meat and still be a devotee ? A Brahmana must never eat (the flesh of anim als unhallowed by Mantras; but, obedient to the primeval law, he may eat it, c onsecrated with Vedic texts. Thimman was filled with a deep love for Shiva and he wanted to offer something there. Dharmic. . The temple was looked after by a Brahmin who lived far away from that temple. Don't eat meat or consume alcohol during this . However the disguised Shiva responds by saying that God needs a healthy strong body as well and the non meat rule was man made, the Shiva shrine accepts his meat and does not accept Parvatis offering of flowers. Asana of Kusha is best performed at the time of Pradosh Vrat. Devotees fast to please Lord Shiva: Fasting during this entire month is considered very auspicious. Along with it, people . As TomarRajput has pointed out (Post#3), even today some Hindu Brahmin priests are non-vegetarian. d) Cow gestation periods are 9 months, like humans. Though he was a devotee of Shiva but he could not come this far to the temple daily so he used to come only once in fifteen days. 3) A DEVOTEE MARRYING A MEAT EATER. It's the fact that you're practicing restraint by avoiding to eat meat on those days that makes this good. Lord Shiva does not approve meat eating unless it is part of some rituals. Lord Shiva is not a human being like us. c) Krishna was Govinda. Now it is upto you to decide, for eating non vegetarian, do not justify with the ancient God symbols, everything upto your thinking, and concepts about life and other co-creatures, Comments 1 1 0 5.27. A devotee must not have alcohol or . Every dawn, the priest would conduct the rituals as prescribed by the scriptures. 37. The month of Shravan, also known as Sawan, is considered one of the holiest months of the Hindu calendar. And Christians have no food restrictions at all under the New Covenant in Christ. Shiva's meat-eating habits find a. All the other days we eat meat. Devotees should not sleep during the daytime. After Puja/Vrat-(a)Do avoid eating onions, meat, garlic, meat, or other Tamasic food items. A Brahmin can meat under certain circumstances, and he has to only consume the meat that has been duly sprinkled with mantra-infused water. A devotee girl should marry a meat eater only after he quits meat eating for atleast 6 months honouring her words by involving in devotional practices. But they did not understand how and in what method to do this work. It is not and never has been a Biblical Law. Sawan Somwar fasting rules. Did Lord Shiva eat non veg? She neither passes nor fails but Shiva is still impressed with her dedication (phew!) It should be about worshippers of Shiva or followers of Shiva. Don't think of eating meat and alcohol. According to Atharva Veda, Cannabis is one of the five most sacred plants. Jews and Muslims are forbidden certain types of meat but not all meat. , , : . He also claimed that the devotees of Sai Baba use pictures of sanatan dharm gods and make money. Besides eating the flesh of an innocent, meat is also considered to be an addiction of some sorts. Devotees should enchant the names and mantra of Lord Shiva. (b)Do not smoke or drink alcohol. . He would return again and cling to the idol. But I was under the assumption we do not eat: snake because of Shiva, elephant because of Ganesha, monkey because of . But, if the question is whether Lord Shiva approves such an act? Devotees of Shiva have evolved over many many centuries - and even today some are non-vegetarian while others vegetarian.