However, due to the constant churning, Halahala, a lethal . (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. 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 He picks up meat and Parvati chides him. Debates should be avoided. I will make them eat fresh meat every day. But, if the question is whether Lord Shiva approves such an act? This will also cause problems in life. Maharashtrians, including certain Bramhin communities, thus, are largely non-vegetarians. 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. Dharmic. It was during the Samudra Manthan when Lord Shiva first discovered it. Don't consume food made of gram flour, maida, etc. This year, Shravan 2020 will begin on July 6. Did Lord Shiva eat non veg? 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. 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 . Devotees fast to please Lord Shiva: Fasting during this entire month is considered very auspicious. . 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. Lord Shiva does not approve meat eating unless it is part of some rituals. All the other days we eat meat. (b)Do not smoke or drink alcohol. Did peshwas eat meat? 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.". 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. The answer to this question will be Yes. Every dawn, the priest would conduct the rituals as prescribed by the scriptures. Don't think of eating meat and alcohol. d) Cow gestation periods are 9 months, like humans. He also claimed that the devotees of Sai Baba use pictures of sanatan dharm gods and make money. A Brahmin can meat under certain circumstances, and he has to only consume the meat that has been duly sprinkled with mantra-infused water. Legend says that during the Samudra Manthan, devas (gods) and rakshasas (monsters) shook the ocean to obtain Amrut (a drink to immortality). Thimman was filled with a deep love for Shiva and he wanted to offer something there. I was under the assumption that Hindus do not eat beef because. Devotees should not sleep during the daytime. Moreover, a vrati (devotee keeping a vrat) must follow the protocol strictly. It is not and never has been a Biblical Law. According to Atharva Veda, Cannabis is one of the five most sacred plants. 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. And Christians have no food restrictions at all under the New Covenant in Christ. 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. This is what he says to Sri Devi: After Puja/Vrat-(a)Do avoid eating onions, meat, garlic, meat, or other Tamasic food items. 36. 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. The temple was looked after by a Brahmin who lived far away from that temple. On this day, one must be a devotee of the god Shiva by bathing for an hour before sunset. . So that's why some families choose days of the week not to eat meat. They deny the meat-eating practices of various non-dominant communities. It's the fact that you're practicing restraint by avoiding to eat meat on those days that makes this good. Shiva's meat-eating habits find a. Do not use harsh words. 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. He started taking food but he did not feel like going from the temple. 37. There are no edicts against meat in the Bible or Quran. He would return again and cling to the idol. 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. It is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar which is eagerly awaited by the farmers and the devotees of Lord Shiva. Vegetarianism is a choice and a fairly modern fad for a minority of people. Jews and Muslims are forbidden certain types of meat but not all meat. He. Consume tea, fruits, milk, and sago sauce. 3) A DEVOTEE MARRYING A MEAT EATER. He innocently offered the meat he had on the linga and went away happy that Shiva accepted his offering. The month of Shravan, also known as Sawan, is considered one of the holiest months of the Hindu calendar. She neither passes nor fails but Shiva is still impressed with her dedication (phew!) A devotee must not have alcohol or . Answer: The question is grammatically incorrect. , , : . But they did not understand how and in what method to do this work. c) Krishna was Govinda. The intention of the question is not clear. Besides eating the flesh of an innocent, meat is also considered to be an addiction of some sorts. Taming of the deity Whereas meat was an important offering for the pastoral Vedic gods, the . 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. We must not forget that as per food census . Tishna said: He would not have even served them food. 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 . Lord Shiva is not a human being like us. Rising early (as early as two hours before Sunrise or Brahma Muhurt) is advised. 35. Do not trust his promises that he will quit meat eating after marriage. But I was under the assumption we do not eat: snake because of Shiva, elephant because of Ganesha, monkey because of . What not to Do? 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. a) Cows ploughed fields. As TomarRajput has pointed out (Post#3), even today some Hindu Brahmin priests are non-vegetarian. Don't eat meat or consume alcohol during this . He innocently offered the meat he had on the linga and went away happy that Shiva accepted his offering. Devotees should enchant the names and mantra of Lord Shiva. Sawan Somwar fasting rules. A devotee must maintain celibacy on the day of fasting. Can one eat meat and still be a devotee ? God . b) Cows provided milk that all animals can drink. . Do the basic things at least. Asana of Kusha is best performed at the time of Pradosh Vrat. Along with it, people . Devotees of Shiva have evolved over many many centuries - and even today some are non-vegetarian while others vegetarian. Shravan Somwar vrats are observed by Shiva devotees. It should be about worshippers of Shiva or followers of Shiva. Read on to know the rules of Sawan Somwar fasting and what to eat. 5.27. 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. Legend of great Shiva devotee In the jungles of the south there was a clan named Sangrila in which Bhil caste hunters lived. On the other hand, meat was eaten during the cold months in these areas as it was believed to induce heat.