All creatures have food so long as they live, and they eat it too.
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“Prithivyamm threeni rathnaani Jalam Annam
Subhashitham l
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According to Taittiriya Upanishad, “Annam na
nidyaat; Tad vratam” - One should never condemn or speak ill of food; for the
body built by food is the first gateway to realize God.
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Manusmruthi says “ Poojayeth asanam nityam Adyaath chaithadh akuthsayan l Drushtvaa hrushyeth praseedeth cha
prathinandheth cha sarvasah ll” Let him
worship food daily and partake of it without reviling it. Let him also feel glad and serene at its
sight, and appreciate it in every way.
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A smruthi directs, “Sarveshaameva dhaanaanaam
Annadhaanam param smrutham l Sarveshaameva
janthoonaam yathasthath jeevitham param ll” - Sharing food with others is the
highest charity, for food is the support of all life.
Thus love food, hate waste.
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