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Vegetarianism & Ahimsa

Here's a sampling of some essential sites on vegetarianism and 'ahimsa' or nonvilence, replete with resources for vegetarians as well as wannabe vegans.
Prasada: Divine Food Offering
Food plays an important role in Hindu rituals, and the food offered to the gods is called prasada, which means "mercy," or the divine grace of God. Learn how to prepare prasada and offer food to God.
Vegetarianism & Hinduism
For many Hindus, vegetarianism is more than a way of life, it is a tradition. Is it a must for Hindus to be Vegan? Why are some Hindus non-vegetarians? Find out...
Are You A Vegetarian?
Do you have any compassion for animals? Do you believe in karma? …And that we are spiritual beings or just glorified omnivores? If yes, then let's share our bread. If not, pray to God that you are not reincarnated as a cow - and the cow as you!
Indian Cows: Blessed Bovines!
As the sheep is to Christianity, the cow is to Hinduism. Why do Hindus abstain from eating beef? Does it make sense to protect the cow? Find out...
Vegetarian Recipes from About.com
Not only does India have a dazzling array of fresh vegetables, each region has its own style of cooking them! A mind-boggling variety of recipes from your About Guide to Indian Food, Petrina Verma Sarkar.
Vegetarian Cuisine
About Guide Jolinda Hackett has all you need to know about vegeterian food and cookery.
Karma Free Food For Life
All about "karma-free food" and traditional Vedic cuisine from India.
Vegetarianism: A Means to a Higher End
Excerpts from a practical cookbook by Adiraja Dasa, designed to acquaint you with the tradition behind India's great vegetarian cuisine.
The Science of Eating and Good Health
About "The Higher Taste" a popular book on Vedic, or classical Indian vegetarian cooking, and the Vedic art of eating, which nourishes both the soul and the body and mind.
Karma & Reincarnation for the Vegetarian
A Chapter from Swami Prabhupada's Guide to Vegetarian Cooking and a Karma-Free Diet
Biospirituality
Interesting site full of essays and discussions on Vegetarianism in all religions, biospirituality as a path of fulfillment and personal spiritual evolution, and animal rights.
Planetveggie.com
"World's only all-vegetarian cyber superstore"
Vegan Goods
The latest vegetarian products - from VeganEssentials.com

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