Request To Indian People From Vegetarians Of World

Author(s): Young Indian Vegetarians
Publisher: Young Indian Vegetarians

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BHAGVANDAS GOSVAMI MAHARAJA
Acharya for International Society for Krishna Conciousness in U.K., Southern Europe, South Africa & Mauritius
Tridandi Gosvami Bhagavāndāsa Gosvāmi Mahārāja
25th November, 1984.
Mr Nitin Mehta, President, The Young Indian Vegetarians, 33 Goldwell Road, Thornton Heath, Surrey.
Dear Nitin Mehta,
Please accept my greetings and blessings for your spiritual well being. It is highly commendable that you are espousing the need for vegetarianism. From all points of view, whether they be economical, ethical, psychological or spiritual, a vegetarian diet is far superior to a non-vegetarian diet.
Due to the association of young asians with westerners and their traditions, they are becoming more and more deviated from their own wonderful culture which is Sanatana Dharma. It is an undeniable fact that vegetarianism is one important facet of Sanatana Dharma. Essentially it is to teach people the sanctity of life, whether it be manifested in human or animal form. Also, in the Bhagavad Gita Lord Krsna specifically asks for vegetables, fruits and flowers to be offered to him, if these are offered with love then he accepts them.
So, we are glad that you and your collegues are taking up this ideal of vegetarianism and are hopeful that you will take things one step higher and incorporate the idea of prasadat or offering food to Lord Sri Krsna before eating it. This will give you all positive, material and spiritual advancement.
Le paul betu
Bhagavandāsa Gosvami Acharya for ISKCON in U.K., Southern Europe, South Africa and Mauritius.
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