Bhagwat Gita on the logic of food

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GreetingsIn chapter nine of the Sri Madbhagvat Gita, the Lord gives very clear directions as to what can be eaten.These verses also clearly indicate that only vegetarian products can be offered during a

yajna. Some people translate some rig-vedic verses wrongly and claim that animal sacrifices were performed during the vedic era. For reference, I am quoting the english translations of the verses.

Whosoever offers Me a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or water with devotion; I accept and eat the offering of devotion by the pure-hearted. (9.26)

O Arjuna, whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer as oblation to the sacred fire, whatever charity you give, whatever austerity you perform, do all that as an offering unto Me. (See also 12.10, 18.46) (9.27)

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