Virtues of Vegetarianism

Vegetarianism is useful at both physical and non-physical level. It has more than one meaning. It means "to eat green vegetables and fruits and to abstain from meat, fish and other food items related to animals".

Vegetarianism is better than non-vegetarianism. Those who take fruits & vegetables, enjoy longevity of life, lightness of weight, good health, agility in activity, spirituality of thought, humanity of outlook and alertness in decision making.

If we study man's evolution from beginning, we shall conclude that most men used to eat animal food in the primitive era, but with the progress and advancement of human civilization, man learnt to use fire and took to cultivation. Thus, he began to eat cooked food, fruits & vegetables. This journey from non-vegetarianism to vegetarianism symbolizes the refinement of human feelings and thoughts. It is a land mark in man's epic journey from the early primitive stage to modern stage of all-round progress.

Vegetarianism stands for civilization and non-vegetarianism takes us back to the primitive dark ages.

So, let us hail vegetarianism .....

Dr. Meenakshi Sharma 

Assistant Professor

Deptt. of Physiology