Most Hindus are vegetarians as the Vedas has clearly stated that Hindus must not use their God given body for killing God’s creatures, whether they are human, animal or whatever. Hinduism encompasses a wide range and intensity of religious beliefs and not all Hindus are strict vegetarians. Most strictly observant Hindus do not eat meat as they are forbidden by the Vedas from killing another living creature.
Those Hindus who are not strict vegetarians may eat some meat, although never beef or pork as they are both forbidden by the Vedas. Cows are considered especially sacred in Hinduism and in India where more than 80% of people are Hindus, killing a cow is against the law. The holiest of Hindu foods is one that many Hindus do not actually eat, but instead offer to the gods in sacrifice. Butter is described by Hindu epics as being essential to any sacrifice.
Finally without being first offered to the Hindu gods for a blessing, no meal can be considered truly holy. In order to be considered “Prasad” or blessed food must be placed before a figure of a Hindu deity before eating.
