Why is red lentils considered equivalent to non-vegetarian food?The sages and saints who follow Vaishnav system do not eat it even by mistake.Perhaps the high protein content of red lentils is also a big reason for this.
Masoor Daal: What does a vegetarian diet generally mean? Dal, rice, vegetables and chapatti. But if a question arises on just one dal then what should people who eat vegetarian food do? But it is a fact that there is one pulse which is considered non-veg. In Hinduism, red lentils are classified as Tamasic food. In Hindu religion, it is prohibited to eat tamasic things like garlic and onion etc. Because they are considered equivalent to non-vegetarian food. That is why sages, saints and Brahmins do not eat these things.
It sounds a bit strange that vegetarians do not eat red lentils. But it is true that the sages and saints who follow Vaishnav system never eat red lentils even by mistake. Red lentils are believed to promote lethargy and negative emotions, just like non-vegetarian food, onion and garlic. Apart from this, there are many beliefs behind not considering it as vegetarian. What are those beliefs and the special things related to it, let us know…
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Legend about Kamdhenu-lentil
A legend connects red masoor dal with the blood of the divine cow Kamdhenu. It is said that this plant grows at the place where the blood of Kamadhenu cow had fallen after being attacked. Kamdhenu has been described as a divine cow in Hindu religious texts. This cow emerged from the churning of the ocean. Kamdhenu cow has the ability to fulfill any wish and is associated with prosperity and prosperity. Its origin has been described in various texts.
Why do brahmins consider themselves vengeful?
It is said that it was given as a gift by the gods to sages like Jamadagni and Vashishtha. They used Kamadhenu cow to perform rituals and fulfill their needs. According to legend, the powerful king Sahastrabahu attempted to steal Kamadhenu from the hermitage of sage Jamadagni. In the conflict that followed, King Sahastrabahu Arjuna attacked Kamdhenu with arrows. It is said that wherever the blood of Kamadhenu cow fell on the ground, a plant of red lentil grew there. That is why masoor dal is directly linked to the suffering and sacrifice of the divine cow. For this reason, Brahmins consider it as Tamasic food.
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It is believed that lentils were born from the blood of Rahu.
There is also a belief that when Lord Vishnu cut the head of a demon named Swarabhanu, he did not die but his body got divided into two parts. His head was called Rahu and his torso was called Ketu. It is believed that red lentils originated from the blood that fell after the head was cut. This is the reason why sages and people who follow Vaishnav system consider red lentils as non-vegetarian food and do not eat it even by mistake.
Don’t eat because of high protein
Red lentils are considered to have high protein content. Due to which it is compared to meat in terms of dietary effects. Due to high protein, red lentils encourage sexual power and also increases anger. Eating red lentils brings a feeling of aggression in the mind. Red lentils are believed to promote lethargy. All these things are not good for sages, saints and Brahmins, that is why our scholars have banned eating red lentils since ancient times.
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Used in Tantra-Mantra and Kali Puja
Red lentils and dishes made from it are considered tamasic. Besides, it is also used in Tantra-Mantra remedies. This is also the reason behind this that while basically non-vegetarian food cannot be consumed, this dal and the dishes made from it are used as non-vegetarian food. Red lentils are offered to Goddess Kali for several reasons rooted in Hindu mythology and cultural practices. It is especially used as offering to the Goddess during rituals like Kali Puja.
According to such beliefs, red lentils have a dual status in Hindu culture. Due to it being classified as a Tamasic food, most of the ascetics or ascetics avoid eating it.
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FIRST PUBLISHED: December 3, 2024, 18:12 IST
