One may also ask,What does the Rigveda say about cattle sacrifices?
Although in the Rigveda there are references of alternative ways to that of cattle sacrifices, we cannot overlook the very idea of ‘cattle sacrifices’ which appears in many instances. The recent ban on beef consumption and cow slaughter is more political in nature.
Secondly,Is it illegal to eat buffalo meat in India?
It matters where in India you are eating beef and what type of meat, buffalo or cow. Cow slaughter and progeny slaughter is banned in most of the states. In West Bengal , Kerala and North East states there are no restrictions. Manipur has ban on cow slaughter but beef ( buffalo meat) is widely eaten there. Rest of the states have beef ban .
Beside above,What did ancient Hindus say about eating cows?
According to these texts , “the cow is food.” Even when one passage in the “Shatapatha Brahmana” (3.1.2.21) forbids the eating of either cow or bull, a revered ancient Hindu sage named Yajnavalkya immediately contradicts it, saying that, nevertheless, he eats the meat of both cow and bull, “as long as it’s tender.”.
Why do people not eat beef in India?
Beef (which is the meat of cows, bulls, and bullocks) is not the kind of meat that is widely consumed in India, due to how many Hindus consider the cow (and its relatives) as a holy animal since she symbolizes the Mother, the one who provides food and support to her children (with her milk).