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Re: Why can't Hindus eat beef?
harry makertia wrote:
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> I'm Hindu (not a good Hindu, though).
> I was asked by my friend if Veda explisitly mentions that Hindu may not
> eat beef. I couldn't answer that question, because I really don't know.
> Does somebody know the answer? If so, could you write the explanation
> for me?
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Hi,
As far I know, the Rig Veda, in one of it's many stanzas clearly
prohibits the killing of cows stating that killing a cow is equivalent
to killing a Brahmin.
Cheers
Karthik
