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thano260
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| Posted: Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:36 pm Post subject: I am confused |
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| I was always told that onions were not to be used in cooking or offerings because they are grown underground, therefore in the mode of ignorance. But so are potatoes and carrots, and they are used throughout vaisnava cuisine. Does anybody know why this is? |
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thano260
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| Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Ah I see, thanks devotee! |
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rezervatom
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| Posted: Sat Nov 18, 2006 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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haribol,
as far as i know, onions are not used because they are stinky.. smell like something spoiled. otherwise they awake sexual desire, or such emotions that are disturbing in meditation |
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JK Hauraki
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| Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:12 pm Post subject: |
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:shock: 8)
Hare Krishna,
Even the food each person prefers is of three kinds, according to the three modes of material nature. The same is true to sacrifices, austerities and charity. Now hear of the distinctions between them.
Text 8 chp 17
Foods dear to those in the mode of goodness increase the duration of life, purify ones's existence and give strength, health, happiness and satisfaction. Such foods are juicy, fatty, wholesome, and pleasing to he heart.
Text 9 chp 17
Foods that are too bitter, too sour, salty, hot, pungent, dry and burning are dear to those in the mode of passion. Such foods cause distress, misery and disease.
Text 10 chp 17
Food prepared more than three hours before being eaten, food that is tasteless, decomposed and putrid, and food consisting of remnants and untoucable things is dear to those in the mode of darkness.
The purpose of food is to increase the duration of life, purify the mind and aid the bodily strength. This is its only purpose. In the past great authorities selected those foods that best aid health and increase life's duration., such as milk products, sugar, rice, wheat, fruits and vegetables. These foods are very dear to those in the mode of goodness.
Bhagavad Gita Excerpt As it is...
Onions Garlic and mushrooms are said to be from the mode of ignorance that is why these are unofferable to the Lord.
Hare krishna |
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