Purity and Food: The Rise of Vegetarian Ideals in the Bhakti Era of Hinduism

From Survival to Sanctity: How Vegetarianism Became a Marker of Purity in Bhakti Tradition Ancient Dietary Practices and Scriptural Insights In the earliest periods of Hindu civilization, food was seen as a natural necessity rather than a moral choice. The Vedic texts, including the Rig Veda and the Yajur Veda, make several references to animal sacrifices and the consumption of meat during ritual

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