25 February 2012 - QA 40

When the Vedas permit non-vegetarian food, why do Hindus refrain from eating meat?
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar: Lifestyles for different people at different times have transpired. The Vedas contain all the knowledge, about all the styles of people, all over the world. It doesn’t only mention you should eat meat, it also says a vegetarian diet is very good for your health. Especially for intellectuals; if you want to do an intellectual job, vegetarian food is the best.

If you go and check the internet for the benefits of vegetarian food, and why one should be vegetarian, there is a lot of research work available. You don’t need to believe it just because somebody has said it. You see what the research is saying. Have a scientific temper while deciding. You will find that it is best for you.