Anyone here who eats beef being a Hindu?

[Varun]

Bacon refers to a style of cured meat, and it can be made from different animals, not just pork

Bacon is usually pork. But in Muslim countries beef versions exist which you might be referring to.

 

[HalBass9]

Born into a Hindu family. Been atheistic since around 17. Probably full-blown atheist from late-20s. Had gotten into some of the more spiritual Indian aspects in mid-20s. But didn't really stick.

So probably not Hindu anymore except on paper. But yeah, been eating beef for years now. When BJP lost my state elections, I did celebrate with some beef cutlets, but that offended by friend @Rajdeep here

So when people say “beef,” in India, are they referring only to cow, or can it be from other animals too?

Is that what you had?

 

[HalBass9]

Bacon is usually pork. But in Muslim countries beef versions exist which you might be referring to.

Not just in Muslim countries, but in the West as well. Surprisingly, many Westerners don’t consume pork, so they opt for other substitutes.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

It's an incredibly delicious meat though. No other meat can offer the utter awesomeness of bacon.

Agreed on the whole however. I think I've had this discussion with someone else on this forum. Many Muslims find the injunctions around alcohol easier to reason themselves around than pork.

I think it's pretty obvious as to why that happens. It has less to do with reasoning and more to do with conditioning

Muslim children are brought up with the idea that the pig is a ritually unclean animal that lives in and eats it's own filth.

When you are conditioned with that imagery, it can trigger a powerful disgust mechanism even when they're older and less religious.

It's easier to work around the injunction against alcohol by comparison.

Every Muslim friend/couple I'm close to drinks at least wine but I know only 1 person who eats pork .

 

[finalfantasy7]

Thread comes out of ignorance.

The oldest text to Sanatna, Rig veda, originates in modern day Uzbekistan, not exactly a vegetarian hot bed.

The vegetarian approach was a counter to the spread of Jainism in India, where "hindu" leaders coopted Jainism values.

The secondary reason might more economical, related to he resources needed to produce meet.

yet @uppercut tells me tha hinduism didnt adopt vegtarian from jainism, - every documentary ive watched regarding hindu being veg - always taunted me it came from jainism

 

[rpant_gabba]

yet @uppercut tells me tha hinduism didnt adopt vegtarian from jainism, - every documentary ive watched regarding hindu being veg - always taunted me it came from jainism

there are stories of devotee feeding meet Shivite (translates to vegetarianism) god, Shiva and eventually wiling to give up his eyes.

Kannappa - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

So, yes, the vegatarianism is a offshoot of the hindu revivalist movement which was a response to spread of Jainism and Buiddhism

 

[finalfantasy7]

there are stories of devotee feeding meet Shivite (translates to vegetarianism) god, Shiva and eventually wiling to give up his eyes.

Kannappa - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

So, yes, the vegatarianism is a offshoot of the hindu revivalist movement which was a response to spread of Jainism and Buiddhism

ok, thank you, @uppercut never said that

 

[Rajdeep]

Born into a Hindu family. Been atheistic since around 17. Probably full-blown atheist from late-20s. Had gotten into some of the more spiritual Indian aspects in mid-20s. But didn't really stick.

So probably not Hindu anymore except on paper. But yeah, been eating beef for years now. When BJP lost my state elections, I did celebrate with some beef cutlets, but that offended by friend @Rajdeep here

You could have celebrated with something else bro....like MTR Masala Dosa, Meghna boneless Biryani or Nagarjuna meals. However, killing and eating cows cannot be entertained.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Born into a Hindu family. Been atheistic since around 17. Probably full-blown atheist from late-20s. Had gotten into some of the more spiritual Indian aspects in mid-20s. But didn't really stick.

So probably not Hindu anymore except on paper. But yeah, been eating beef for years now. When BJP lost my state elections, I did celebrate with some beef cutlets, but that offended by friend @Rajdeep here

Don't worry about him mate, he also loves to have Big Mac in seclusion #TescoTales #RajMeinHaiHimmat

 

[HalBass9]

You could have celebrated with something else bro....like MTR Masala Dosa, Meghna boneless Biryani or Nagarjuna meals. However, killing and eating cows cannot be entertained.

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Wait, is that @uppercut?

 

[Rajdeep]

Don't worry about him mate, he also loves to have Big Mac in seclusion #TescoTales #RajMeinHaiHimmat

Ewww....

 

[sweep_shot]

All I can say is those who don't eat beef are missing out on delicious beef haleem, beef steak, beef biryani, beef burger, spicy beef curry etc.

 

[Vikram1989]

You never ate egg ?

Once or twice as a kid .

 

[Vikram1989]

Yes that is true.

But still never encountered any Muslim eating pork. I mean should have seen at least one.

I know a friend , back in my native place.He was barbaric in his taste buds wise to say the least.He just don't want to miss anything veg/non veg. He will repulse anyone with his food habits.

 

[finalfantasy7]

I know a friend , back in my native place.He was barbaric in his taste buds wise to say the least.He just don't want to miss anything veg/non veg. He will repulse anyone with his food habits.

can you remember the disgusting food habits he had, im curious

 

[sithb]

All I can say is those who don't eat beef are missing out on delicious beef haleem, beef steak, beef biryani, beef burger, spicy beef curry etc.

Mutton haleem is better

 

[pillionrider]

Bacon refers to a style of cured meat, and it can be made from different animals, not just pork

In India, pepperoni is where this would apply. Chicken pepperoni is quite popular. Almost all pizzas or food you can order online tends to avoid beef or pork for religious reasons. However, you can order pork-based products online separately through apps like Swiggy or Amazon. Like a packet of bacon or ham, just not from a restaurant.

But there are plenty of dine-in restaurants where you can eat pork-based stuff and even beef.

So when people say “beef,” in India, are they referring only to cow, or can it be from other animals too?

Is that what you had?

So beef bans in India are often misinterpreted. Cow slaughter is banned in most states and has been the case even before Modi. What you get as beef is often buffalo meat. But cow meat is also available. Each state has their own rules because there are always caveats and loopholes to help poor cow owners, but to also keep the loud religious lot happy.

So in my state, Karnataka, for example, the last time I checked, a cow older or younger than a certain age can't be killed. It's almost like making it practical for cowherds - when the cows are in their prime, don't kill them and this will keep the religious folk happy.

So the beef I've eaten could have been buffalo or cow. No idea to know, as my taste buds aren't that refined and there is no way to know unless I personally killed a cow and ate it to compare. But what I've heard is, the Kerala restaurants tend to serve cow meat.

I actually wouldn't mock a rural person who grew up among cows for not eating beef because it's like how I could never knowingly eat dog meat. But if you've never been around a cow and avoid it because someone told you not to, doesn't make sense to me.

Also, it has been often shown that the biggest beef companies in India have BJP leaders as the owners. So it's all mostly a pile of nonsense for political points.

 

[sithb]

So in my state, Karnataka, for example, the last time I checked, a cow older or younger than a certain age can't be killed. It's almost like making it practical for cowherds - when the cows are in their prime, don't kill them and this will keep the religious folk happy.

Cows or Bull's ?

Cows are only killed when they stop producing meat. Bull's (Male) can be bred for meat and are often killed in Kerala. Even for mutton, it's always the male animal which is preferred for slaughter. That's across all countries. Male Animals have more muscle and are tastier to eat than the female ones.

 

[Justcrazy]

Mutton haleem is better

Yes , but I think Biryani also is better with mutton.

 

[sithb]

Yes , but I think Biryani also is better with mutton.

Agreed. Most Indian dishes taste better with Mutton rather than Beef.

 

[Hitman]

No disrespect, but can any Pakistani poster here seriously explain what has made Pakistanis over the years believe that majority Indians are vegetarians?​

 

[sithb]

No disrespect, but can any Pakistani poster here seriously explain what has made Pakistanis over the years believe that majority Indians are vegetarians?

I'm mostly vegetarian too. I eat non veg once or twice in a week.