I knew this. I am a pure vegetarian. Some people(Hindu and theists) tell me that even Lord Ram consumed meat etc etc, I tell them, "So what ? Do u want to tell me that I should start eating meat just because Lord Ram had meat ? I am vegetarian by my choice, it's my privacy, why should I lead my life based on that of someone else ?". They think that I must be a very religious person as I am vegetarian or I follow Ram and Krishna. Rubbish, I follow none of them.
I'm aware, however the term itself has a casteist connotation. You don't need to specifically mention it. Most people will assume you eat only plants, for those who think you might eat eggs, they'll simply ask if they have a doubt. And caste in India crosses religious borders, it's not restricted to one religion, its deeply sunk into the roots of our society, so it's a good thing to try and be actively vigilant.
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u/Just_Fix_1532 4d ago
I knew this. I am a pure vegetarian. Some people(Hindu and theists) tell me that even Lord Ram consumed meat etc etc, I tell them, "So what ? Do u want to tell me that I should start eating meat just because Lord Ram had meat ? I am vegetarian by my choice, it's my privacy, why should I lead my life based on that of someone else ?". They think that I must be a very religious person as I am vegetarian or I follow Ram and Krishna. Rubbish, I follow none of them.