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Historical dietary behaviour of Sikhs
There are a number of eyewitness accounts from European travelers as to the eating habits of Sikhs.[34] Although there is no prohibition on Sikhs eating beef, it is clear that Sikhs as a mark of respect for their Hindu neighbours did not partake in eating beef.[35][36] According to Dabistan e Mazhib (a contemporary Persian chronology of the Sikh Gurus) Guru Nanak did not eat meat, and Guru Arjan thought that meat eating was not in accordance with Nanak's wishes. This differs from I. J. Singh's research that states that Guru Nanak ate meat on the way to Kurukshetra.[38] Guru Hargobind (the 6th Guru) according to Persian records, ate meat and hunted and his practice was adopted by most Sikhs.[39]
Bhai Gurdas-a contemporary of the sixth Sikh Guru-wrote vaars (poems or couplets) to describe the behaviour of Sikhs at that time. One of his vaars praises the merits of goat meat:[40]
The proud elephant is inedible and none eats the mighty lion.
Goat is humble and hence it is respected everywhere.
On occasions of death, joy, marriage, yajna, etc only its meat is accepted.
Among the householders its meat is acknowledged as sacred and with its gut stringed instruments are made.
From its leather the shoes are made to be used by the saints merged in their meditation upon the Lord.
Drums are mounted by its skin and then in the holy congregation the delight-giving kirtan, eulogy of the Lord, is sung.
In fact, going to the holy congregation is the same as going to the shelter of the true Guru.
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What can't siks eat?
Sikhs that are "full Sikh's" (Baptist Sikh) can not eat any kind of meat nor eggs. Sikhs that are normal can eat meat and eggs but they can not eat halal nor beef.
Why don't Sikhs eat beef?
Not supposed to ... im jatt Sikh I don't eat beef traditionally cos without the farmers livestock how will the jatt live ? So the cow is regarded as sacred as it provides us with many resources. I think same reason for Hindu but many Sikh and hindo eat beef..
What can Sikh eat?
Most Sikh's Don't eat beef as they're following the Hindu rituals, however the guru granth sahib does not say Sikhs cannot eat beef but it points in the direction of leading a meat-free/vegetarian life.
What are some problems Sikhs face?
The some of the problems that sikihs face are trying to avoid friend ship with muslims and trying to stop there children to eat meat, eggs, and beef.
What do Sikhs eat at a funeral ceremony?
Sikhs eat sweets on Diwali. the sweets include laddoos, barfi etc.
What is a good Sikh diet?
In Sikhism food that is good for your mind and body is acceptable. This includes vegetables, meat and fish. Sikhs however, cannot eat ritually sanctified meat (i.e. Kuttha = Halal, Kosher etc). Many Sikhs out of respect for their Hindu neighbours do not eat beef, because the Hindu deems the cow to be sacred.
What are Sikhs allowed to eat?
Sikhs are allowed to eat all types of food that are not prohibited by their religious beliefs. They typically follow a lacto-vegetarian diet and avoid consuming meat, fish, or eggs. Alcohol and tobacco are also forbidden in Sikhism.
Do Sikhs eat after they pray?
Sikhs eat langar (chappatis and stews) they believe it is special because it is cooked by sangat (good sikhs) and they put hard work into it.its really yummy langar try it
Why Sikhs don't eat meatreligion and scientifically?
Baptised (Amritdhari) Sikhs are not allowed to consume meat/liquor/or any intoxicating substance. Sikhs who are not baptised may or may not eat meat according to their personal preference.
Do Sikhs wash their hands before they worship?
Yes, Sikhs can eat with hands.During the langar session they can eat with hands and sometimes with spoon too.
Do Sikhs not allow some animals to be eaten?
Many Sikhs eat many kinds of animals, so this is not true.
How do you end a vegetarian diet and begin to eat beef?
Just eat beef.
