Request To Indian People From Vegetarians Of World

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

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In the Advocacy of Vegetarianism: MORAL
ETHICAL
AESTHETIC
SCIENTIFIC
HEALTHFUL
ECOLOGICAL
ECONOMICAL HUMANITARIAN
NORTH AMERICAN VEGETARIAN SOCIETY
Young Indian Vegetarians
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Hitin Mehta 33 Goldwell Road Thornton Heath Surrey, England
P.O. Box 72
DOLGEVILLE, NEW YORK 13329
Phone: (518) 568-7970
Dear Hitin Mehta;;
Best wishes for the publication of your booklet, "A Request to the People of India from the Worldwide Followers of Ahimsa--Non-violence."
July 4, 1984
We regret that there is an increasing trend towards meat consumption in India,
and hope that your publication and the efforts of many other individuals will help people to realise that a vegetarian diet offers a healthy option for those who believe that all life is sacred, and that animals have rights.
We have been' pleased to note that there are growing ambers of vegetarians in this country as well as an increasing awareness that meat and dairy products play a contributory rela in heart diseases, high blood pressure and many other diseases. Around our country, many more restaurants are offering vegetarian meals that cater to Americans who are concerned about their health, weight and the lives of animals that would be slaughtered for food.
It has been estimated that over 10 million Americans are now practicing vegetariage, while another 40 million are outting down on the meat they eat. People are motivated by health concerns, ethics, and alarm over world hunger, the ecology of our planet, and the high costs of meat-centered diets.
Most sincerely,
Jennie O Collura
Jennie 0. Cellara For XAVS
NAS
We wish you the best of success in helping to educate people in India, and please feel free to contact us if you require any additional assistance.
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