Is Sikh eat beef?

Followers of Sikhism do not have a preference for meat or vegetarian consumption. There are two views on initiated or "Amritdhari Sikhs" and meat consumption. "Amritdhari" Sikhs (i.e. those that follow the Sikh Rehat Maryada - the Official Sikh Code of Conduct) can eat meat (provided it is not Kutha meat).
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Is beef allowed in Sikhism?

The Sikh religion forbids the use of alcohol and other intoxicants. Sikhs are also not allowed eat meat - the principle is to keep the body pure. All gurdwaras are supposed to follow the Sikh code, known as the Akal Takht Sandesh, which comes from the highest Sikh authority in India.
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What meat are Sikhs not allowed to eat?

Diet. Sikhs who have taken Amrit (baptised) are vegetarians. They will exclude from their diet eggs, fish and any ingredients with animal derivatives or cooked in animal fat.
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Is pork allowed in Sikhism?

Eating pork or any kind of non veg items is forbidden in Sikhism. Orthodox and pure Sikhs will never eat non veg as they know that it was not allowed by the gurus. Sikhs eating non veg are not considered pure.
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Can Hindus eat beef?

Diet. Most Hindus are vegetarian. The cow is viewed as a sacred animal so even meat-eating Hindus may not eat beef.
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Do Sikhs marry Hindu?

Hindus and Sikhs intermarry freely both in India and in Canada; indeed, five members of my own family are married to Sikhs. This intermingling is discouraged by many Sikh leaders as it undermines their claim of distinctness from Hinduism as well as their political cause (17 Feb. 2001).
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Did Guru Gobind Singh eat meat?

A plain & fair answer, No, They did not eat meat you'll find verses in Guru Granth Sahib which are against alcohol, meat etc.
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What happens if a Sikh eat meat?

The Hukamnama (edict or clarification), issued by Akal Takht Jathedar (head priest or head caretaker) Sadhu Singh Bhaura dated February 15, 1980, states that eating meat does not go against the code of conduct (Kurehit) of the Sikhs; Amritdhari Sikhs can eat meat as long as it is Jhatka meat.
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Does Buddhist eat beef?

Buddhists with this interpretation usually follow a lacto-vegetarian diet. This means they consume dairy products but exclude eggs, poultry, fish, and meat from their diet. On the other hand, other Buddhists consume meat and other animal products, as long as the animals aren't slaughtered specifically for them.
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Is beef legal in Punjab?

The strictest laws are in Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, where the slaughter of cow and its progeny, including bulls and bullocks of all ages, is completely banned.
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What religions dont eat beef?

Hindus don't eat beef. They worship the animals. The Muslims don't eat pork. The Buddhists are vegetarians and the Jains are strict vegans who won't even touch root vegetables because of the damage it does to the plants.
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Do Muslims eat beef?

Lamb, beef, goat and chicken, for example, are halal as long as a Muslim kills them and offers a prayer. Fish and eggs are also halal. All products from pork, carrion and blood are forbidden (haram), as are all types of alcohol.
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Did Rama ate beef?

Veerabhadra Channamalla Swami of the Nidumamidi Mutt stoked a controversy on Wednesday by claiming that Lord Rama and Seetha used to consume beef. Cow meat was consumed at the time of yagnas too, the pontiff said, adding that there was reference to it in the Valmiki Ramayana also.
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Did Krishna eat meat?

Absolutely he is vegetarian , that's why he is considered as God . Krishna is pure , he does not even need to eat anything , he provides food to us , but yes we need to offer him food first because he has given us .
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Do Brahmins eat beef?

There are two communities who definitely don't eat meat—Brahmins, particularly south Indian Brahmins, and Banias (merchant class). They have become vegetarians over a period of time.
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Are Sikhs Hindu?

Sikhism is an ethical monotheism fusing elements of Hinduism and Islam. It was founded by Nanak (1469-1539), a mystic who believed that God transcends religious distinctions.
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Can Sikh drink alcohol?

Drinking alcohol is often associated with the Punjabi culture, but is prohibited in Sikhism. Baptised Sikhs are forbidden from drinking but some non-baptised Sikhs do consume alcohol. Whilst the vast majority of those who do drink have no problem, a small number of Punjabi Sikh women are affected.
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Can Hindus eat pork?

Diet of non-vegetarian Hindus can include fish, poultry and red meat (mainly lamb, goat but also beef, and pork) in addition to eggs and dairy products.
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Is Guru Nanak a Hindu?

Guru Nanak was born in 1469 in Talvandi, a place now renamed Nankana Sahib, in the state of Punjab in present-day Pakistan. His parents were Hindus and they were Khatri by caste, which meant that they had a family tradition of account-keeping.
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Can Sikh go to Hindu temple?

Yes, Sikhs certainly do visit Hindu temples. The famous Hemkund Yatra is said to be completed If only they visit Badrinath Temple after that. The Hindu Gods are mentioned in the Holy Scripture “Guru Granth Sahib” and they do respect and protect our religion too.
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Do Sikhs cut underarm hair?

Sikhs. The Sikh religion forbids cutting or shaving any bodily hair. Orthodox Sikhs always carry a dagger with them, lest someone try to force them to do something against their religion.
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Was Sita a non-vegetarian?

1. Rama and Sita lived the life of kshatriya. They both were non vegetarian.
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Is Hanuman Ji vegetarian?

About hanuman, He is considered as a helping God, and since he was a Monkey God, he was considered a vegetarian.
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Who offered Lord Shiva meat?

Shiva's fondness for meat is further emphasised when Jarasandha, a devotee of Shiva, keeps kings as captives only to kill them and offer their flesh to Shiva.
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Can Jews eat beef?

Meat (fleishig)

Jewish law states that for meat to be considered kosher, it must meet the following criteria: It must come from ruminant animals with cloven — or split — hooves, such as cows, sheep, goats, lambs, oxen, and deer. The only permitted cuts of meat come from the forequarters of kosher ruminant animals.
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