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See apad-dharma (rules for times of calamity) in: http://veda.harekrsna.cz/encyclopedia/True_meaning_of_Dharma.txt

Here are some citations from the Mahabharata regarding morality:

'93It is difficult to grasp the highest understanding [of morality]. One ascertains it by reasoning. Now there are many people who simply claim '91morality is scripture.'92 Though I don'92t oppose that view, scriptures do not give rules for every case.'94

'93Morality is taught for the progress of living beings. Morality [dharma] derives from the act of sustaining [dharana]. Thus authorities say that morality [dharma] is that which sustains living beings. The conclusion is that whatever sustains is actually dharma.'94

Thus it is clear that one has every right to eat unofferable food in order to survive.

Veda - the link in your post doesnt work.

Good article on true meaning of Dharma:
http://www.hindujagruti.org/hinduism/knowledge/article/what-is-the-true-meaning-of-word-dharma.html

Thanx, fixed.

Hare Krishna,

Personally i prefer only raw salads and fruits, but there are many instances in the scriptures which show that meat eating is not forbidden.

The Manu Smriti mentions clearly which types of meat can be eaten and which can not.

I was also very surprised on reading the original Ramayan by Valmiki, Rama asks Laxman to get some deer meat and says that deer meat is very purifying. The Sita makes a vow to the Mother Ganga, where she says, she will offer so may types of meat and fish to mother ganga. Also it is said that when Rama as sprting with Sita, so may types of meat, fish and alcohol was avalialble. I would like to know if any devotees have read the original Ramayana by Valmiki and what is their take on this.

In the many ancient yajnas also meat eating seems to be very prevalent.

This lead me to do a search in most of the available scriptures and surprisingly i could not find any shloka or instance where meat eating is prohibited. I f any devotees know of such shlokas please let me know. i would be highly obliged.

Hari Bol...

Quote namaste: "In the many ancient yajnas also meat eating seems to be very prevalent."

It is quite widespread nowadays to believe things which exist only due to the hidden agenda of British colonizers etc. Fortunately, there are traditional scholars who show very clearly how the English translation of Sanskrit original is clearly distorted and does not reflect what the rishis have written.

If you are interested in more details, get a booklet called "Scriptural Prohibitions on Meat-Eating" published by Sri Gadadhara Gaurahari Press from these links: www.sriharidasniwas.org or www.uttama-bhakti.org

were all pandavas carnivores, or just Bhima?

it was described that only Bhima in his fits of voracious eating, might have consumed some improper foods

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Fun...

Can anyone take prasadam left overs without knowing of whoms they were before? Is it still considered prasadham then?