A Matter of Choice, Not Judgment
Food, Energy, and Consciousness: Beyond the Vegetarian–Non-Vegetarian Debateh Is eating non-vegetarian food a sin? This question has stirred debates for centuries across cultures, philosophies, and spiritual traditions. Maharishi Patanjali, in the Yoga Sutras, reminds us of a profound truth. Food is not just nutrition for the body — it is also energy for the mind and consciousness. How Food Shapes Energy • Accumulation: During sleep, energy from food is stored. • Release: As we wake and move, this energy fuels our actions. • Pranayama: Energy is awakened. • Dharana (Concentration): Energy is focused. • Dhyana (Meditation): Energy rises towards higher consciousness (Sahasrara). • Vasana (Desire) & Fear: Energy drains, pulling us downward. • Love: Energy disperses and expands. • Samadhi: Like a drop merging into the ocean, energy merges into the vastness of existence. The Subtle Impact Food doesn’t ju...