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Summary of Question:	Guru Granth Sahib(Need Page#)
Category:	General Sikhism
Date Posted:	Sunday, 9/22/2002 5:38 PM MDT

waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh!

i ask a question on meat earlier on and it did get answer i thank u for that

now all i need is page(s) from the guru granth sahib witch tells us gur sikhs wether we eat meat or not

i just need that magical page to answer my question

if u could give it to me i would be happy

waheguru ji ka khalsa waheguru ji ki fateh
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The Guru is so evasive in this topic. I have reprinted some quotes and page numbers from a search I did on this forum by using he words, 'eat meat'. You can look further at the responses for what you are looking for. I recall a passage where the Guru says that it is a waste of time to argue whether eating meat is right or wrong. (do not have page number) Better to do what you do, wish well to all and YOU work on DEVELOPING YOUR GOD CONSCIOUSNESS and intuition to work for you so you can be a true radiant Khalsa. Arguing and debating accomplishes nothing of depth just a competition where no one can win.

Bhagat Kabir ji states: Oh Kabir, the dinner of beans and rice flavoured with rice is acceptable But who is prepared to have his throat cut [in the hereafter] for the hunted animal. [1374]

It is a disturbing thought that many Sikhs believe that to attain spiritual enlightenment one can continue to tuck into a juicy steak, that the pain and suffering of the animal is separate to the succulent roast chicken on the table, that the cutting of the animals life force will not have a direct effect on their own 'karmic account '. According to the maryada booklet , Kutha, the meat prepared by the Muslim ritual killing is prohibited for a Sikh. Regarding eating other meat, it is still silent. Siri Guru Granth Sahib Ji (SGGS) makes various references to meat but is does not clearly state for or against. This has been taken by many as a green light to consume flesh. For most Sikhs this is very convenient as it is easier to eat meat then not to. As it stands most Sikhs are of the opinion that meat is open to Sikhs and they produce copious amount of information and, supposedly evidence to support this. Avarice is a dog, falsehood the sweeper and cheating the eating of meat. (Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Sri Raag p15)

God bless you with true "chardi kala"
SKKK