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Ãtmanivedi (true) devotees should not eat or drink any such
thing which is not offered first to God as an offering.
(Shikshapatri-Verse
60)
Perhaps the most important aspect of the Hindu diet
is the offering of food to God. Such a practice perfects the
concept of vegetarianism itself. After offering the food to
God, it is no longer mere nutrition for one's body, but it becomes
prasadam-sanctified food-that nourishes one's body and soul.
The simple act of eating becomes a profound act of devotion.
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