Sacred Cows; is dairy still satvic? -our food in general

[Guest guest]

OM NAMAH SIVAYA

 

Amarnath, talking of sprituality and diet reminded me of Micheal

Ableman. he interviewed my wife and i for a book he was writing

about organic farming in America. he talked about the importance of

supporting local farmers thru farmers markets and about the

importance of the distance food travels from picked to plate. it's

about 1300 miles on average. food loses much of its energy from time

and travel. and the expense of shipping greatly raises price of

fruits and vegetables. he also is spearheading a big push for urban

farming to feed our growing population.  here in Chicago there are

vacant lots in the projects being used for vegetables. if anyone is

interested here is his website. http://www.fieldsofplenty.com

 

JAI MA

 

 

Ammachi, "amarnath" <anatol_zinc> wrote:

>

> see http://www.treeoflife.nu/whyveganism.html  for full article;

> some excerpts below :

>

> There was a time when dairy was considered "rasa" or the subtle

> energy of richness, sweetness, and delight. In India, for example

> the general population would regularly have a little amount of

> dairy. This small amount was a way of supplying B12. The cows were

> treated with a great deal of love and respect. The milk was given

> freely and they were milked by human hands.  Even so, Swami

> Muktananda, a world-acknowledged master in Kundalini and Shaktipat

> transmission, taught that all dairy clogs the nadis (subtle energy

> channels).

>

> In this context, it is important to understand that "you cannot

eat

> your way to god." A healthy vegan live food diet is best for

turning

> your body into a superconductor for the divine; however this does

> not necessarily mean that if you eat dairy products you will not

> become liberated.

>

> The focus of this article is to clear some of the confusion about

> the purity, harmlessness, and safety of consuming dairy products.

> ..........

>

> Summary ~ Perspectives on Dairy

>

> The message from the research indicates that dairy may be a less

> than an appropriate food for this time. It does not mean if you

> drink milk that you won't wake up spiritually. It does clog the

> nadis (subtle spiritual nervous system) and brings in the energy

of

> death, misery and suffering into our spiritual bodies. At this

time

> in history the choice to be vegan and not using dairy returns us

to

> the original Garden of Eden Diet* which is part of creating the

pre-

> conditions for a massive upgrade of human consciousness. 

>

> Inhumane Cruelty, Suffering and Death

>

> Waste of Resources & Ecological Damage

> 

> Transmission serious disease

> 

> Associated with Juvenile Diabetes

>

> Lactose Intolerance and Digestive Disorders

> 

> A myriad of Toxins & Contaminants

>

> Misaligned with the healthy physiology of human nutrition or

natural

> diet and life cycle of humans.

> 

> It is a choice for the benefit of your health and spiritual life;

> for the prevention of cruelty to animals; for the benefit of

holding

> a way of life that creates the healing of the planet; and for the

> benefit of being in the natural cycle, Gabriel and the Tree of

Life

> does not use milk or its dairy products nor are they recommended

to

> anyone.

>

[Guest guest]

namasivaya, eric,

 

good point ! i even heard of at least one prison project where

prisoners grow vegetables and sell to local restaurants.

 

there are so many ways of doing good;

may all of us gain the strenght, alertness, wisdom and most of all

the FEARLESSNESS of AMMA'S PURE LOVE to do good !

 

amma bless,

amarnath

 

Ammachi, "ecjensen_us" <ecjensen_us>

wrote:

>

> OM NAMAH SIVAYA

>

> Amarnath, talking of sprituality and diet reminded me of Micheal

> Ableman. he interviewed my wife and i for a book he was writing

> about organic farming in America. he talked about the importance

of

> supporting local farmers thru farmers markets and about the

> importance of the distance food travels from picked to plate. it's

> about 1300 miles on average. food loses much of its energy from

time

> and travel. and the expense of shipping greatly raises price of

> fruits and vegetables. he also is spearheading a big push for

urban

> farming to feed our growing population.  here in Chicago there are

> vacant lots in the projects being used for vegetables. if anyone

is

> interested here is his website. http://www.fieldsofplenty.com

>

> JAI MA

> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

[Guest guest]

  importance of the distance food travels from picked to plate. it's

about 1300 miles on average. food loses much of its energy from time

and travel. and the expense of shipping greatly raises price of

fruits and vegetables.

  

  Yes, to say nothing of the amount of fossil fuels it takes to drive crops across the country or to fly imported fruits from South America, etc. And there is also the enviromental toll of monoculture farming, which depletes the soil and causes chemicals and pesticides used in farming those veggies to run into lakes and rivers, the drinking water of so many creatures. Local, seasonal and organic is definately the best way to go, for health of ourselves and health of the earth.

  

  I would love to see more local, organic produce used on tour with Amma. I wonder if it's possible to make an arrangement with a local CSA or something to get lots of good produce cheaply? Then eating with Amma would also be a seva!

  

  Jane Goodall, who presented Amma witht the Ghandi-King award, has a new book out called "Harvest for Hope," which is really excellent and clearly presents all of the related and interconnected issues around our diet and the impact it has on ourselves and our world. It's not overly preachy, but is clear and concise, and so well written that I finished it in a day!

  

  love,

  

  Prajna

 

 

"Children, all of spirituality is contained in that one word: Awareness." - Amma

 

           

 

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[Guest guest]

A couple of years ago, Amma got extremely upset when some devotees were buying

organic fruit that was more expensive than the otherwise available "conventional" fruit for

use either at the ashram or on one of the tour stops. One of our leaders in NYC was

specifically told not to buy organic fruit for any of Amma's programs if it was more costly.

 

Anyway, it's a great idea to support organic and/or local farmers in the context of Amma's

tour, if it can be done in a way that is cheap or at least not more expensive than usual.  I

just wanted to let you know what happened before though, because she was really clear.

 

Blessings,

Iswari

 

Ammachi, Prajna - Brianna <prajnaji> wrote:

>

>   I would love to see more local, organic produce used on tour with Amma. I wonder if

it's possible to make an arrangement with a local CSA or something to get lots of good

produce cheaply? Then eating with Amma would also be a seva!

[Guest guest]

Yes! Jane Goodals new book is EXCELLENT!!

 

Jai Ma!

 

Ananthasree

 

http://www.ananthasree.com

 

 

 

Ammachi, Prajna - Brianna <prajnaji> wrote:

>

>   importance of the distance food travels from picked to plate. it's

> about 1300 miles on average. food loses much of its energy from time

> and travel. and the expense of shipping greatly raises price of

> fruits and vegetables.

>   

>   Yes, to say nothing of the amount of fossil fuels it takes to drive crops across the

country or to fly imported fruits from South America, etc. And there is also the

enviromental toll of monoculture farming, which depletes the soil and causes chemicals

and pesticides used in farming those veggies to run into lakes and rivers, the drinking

water of so many creatures. Local, seasonal and organic is definately the best way to go,

for health of ourselves and health of the earth.

>   

>   I would love to see more local, organic produce used on tour with Amma. I wonder if

it's possible to make an arrangement with a local CSA or something to get lots of good

produce cheaply? Then eating with Amma would also be a seva!

>   

>   Jane Goodall, who presented Amma witht the Ghandi-King award, has a new book out

called "Harvest for Hope," which is really excellent and clearly presents all of the related

and interconnected issues around our diet and the impact it has on ourselves and our

world. It's not overly preachy, but is clear and concise, and so well written that I finished it

in a day!

>   

>   love,

>   

>   Prajna

>

>

>  "Children, all of spirituality is contained in that one word: Awareness." - Amma

>

>            

>

> Love cheap thrills? Enjoy PC-to-Phone  calls to 30+ countries for just 2¢/min with

Messenger with Voice.

>

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