11-16-2006, 08:39 PM
I'll take a crack at it and be subject to correction. Vegetarianism is a higher evolution in thinking and is there from antiquity. Also the influence of Jainism is very strong on this issue. So maybe from Mahavira's time.
As to who regulates the behavior, it is self regulated and some biradari effect is there.
For Hindus food is of three types- tamasa, rajas and satvic. Garlic etc which are root vegetables are tamasic and hence verboten for higher thinking. H^2 can comment.
As to who regulates the behavior, it is self regulated and some biradari effect is there.
For Hindus food is of three types- tamasa, rajas and satvic. Garlic etc which are root vegetables are tamasic and hence verboten for higher thinking. H^2 can comment.