Hindu goat sacrifice sparks riot

[Wannabe Yogi]

I was thinking the same thing. I was also thinking that the guy is religious considering the behavior.

I believe this picture is a fake. It would be like a picture of a Jew eating pork in synagogue. No hindu would put his mouth on food that other people are going to eat or that is offered to God. It goes against the very nature of purity rules that Hindu's follow. It makes for a great picture but it is not real.

 

[Breathe]

So other than the display it is no big deal since millions of animals are slaughtered every day?

That's kind of my take on it. If the meat is being eaten as opposed to discarded, then it's no biggie to me. It's the same as how some say grace before they eat, only these people also kill the animal for food, as we did for a long time until recently.

If I recall correctly, the animal is killed in the jhatkaa method, used by both Hindus and Sikhs (although many who do eat meat will eat it Western style, too), which is by beheading by a heavy blade in one swift action, as opposed to having its throat slit.

Click below for pic.

Spoiler: Jhatka in progress, do not click if you have a weak stomach or would not like

Don't click below unless you want to see.

Spoiler: I'm warning you!

Having seen slaughterhouse videos, both Western and halal-style, I don't have a problem with this style personally, although I do not see a point, really, in sacrificing animals to a deity. As long as the animals being eaten, though, .

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

So other than the display it is no big deal since millions of animals are slaughtered every day?

There is one very big slaughter in Nepal every year at a temple. The numbers are in the 100s or maybe 1000s at this temple. Other Temples kill one or two goats once a year. Animals being killed at a Temple is extremely rare. Less then 1 out of 1,000 temples engage in this type of thing. 99% of Hindu temples only serve Vegetarian food. In most temples you are not even allowed to bring meat on the grounds. It is only one sect of Hinduism that kills animals.

Hindu's are much more likely to be a vegetarian then most other people. In America we kill animals in the billions every year. In India on the out side of restaurants that serve meat it says non veg. Because many Hindu's won't even eat were meat is being served.

By the way, do you eat meat.

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

That's kind of my take on it. If the meat is being eaten as opposed to discarded, then it's no biggie to me. It's the same as how some say grace before they eat, only these people also kill the animal for food, as we did for a long time until recently.

If I recall correctly, the animal is killed in the jhatkaa method, used by both Hindus and Sikhs (although many who do eat meat will eat it Western style, too), which is by beheading by a heavy blade in one swift action, as opposed to having its throat slit.

Click below for pic.

Spoiler: Jhatka in progress, do not click if you have a weak stomach or would not like

Don't click below unless you want to see.

Spoiler: I'm warning you!

Having seen slaughterhouse videos, both Western and halal-style, I don't have a problem with this style personally, although I do not see a point, really, in sacrificing animals to a deity. As long as the animals being eaten, though, .

It should be noted that both of those pics were not Hindu's

 

[Breathe]

It should be noted that both of those pics were not Hindu's

Oh yeah, forgot to point that out.

 

[dogsgod]

There is one very big slaughter in Nepal every year at a temple. The numbers are in the 100s or maybe 1000s at this temple. Other Temples kill one or two goats once a year. Animals being killed at a Temple is extremely rare. Less then 1 out of 1,000 temples engage in this type of thing. 99% of Hindu temples only serve Vegetarian food. In most temples you are not even allowed to bring meat on the grounds. It is only one sect of Hinduism that kills animals.

Hindu's are much more likely to be a vegetarian then most other people. In America we kill animals in the billions every year. In India on the out side of restaurants that serve meat it says non veg. Because many Hindu's won't even eat were meat is being served.

By the way, do you eat meat.

Thanks for taking the time to explain, and yes, I do eat meat, I'm an animal, but I cook it first.

 

[dogsgod]

That's kind of my take on it. If the meat is being eaten as opposed to discarded, then it's no biggie to me. It's the same as how some say grace before they eat, only these people also kill the animal for food, as we did for a long time until recently.

If I recall correctly, the animal is killed in the jhatkaa method, used by both Hindus and Sikhs (although many who do eat meat will eat it Western style, too), which is by beheading by a heavy blade in one swift action, as opposed to having its throat slit.

Agreed, I think we see it the same way, not a biggie.

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

Thanks for taking the time to explain, and yes, I do eat meat, I'm an animal, but I cook it first.

Hindus do noy eat un cooked meat.

 

[Wannabe Yogi]

It's an ancient tradition, ameliorated more recently by Jain philosophy, increasing value of non-meat cattle products and evolution toward more ahimsa based values.

I also believe that the Vedas in some places teaches Ahimsa. The Vedas is much like the Mahabharata in that you can find arguments for Vegetarianism and eating meat in the same book.

 

[iamfact]

I find it rather shocking that good Hindus would line up to have their animals slaughtered to please God. It's surprising that such ceremonies still take place.
Thoughts? Apologism?

I don't believe in a God, so really it doesn't personally affect me, but I find many people to be hypocritical. There are Hindus who believe that God(s) are real and giving Them sacrifices really work. These people don't think they're uselessly wasting animal's life. I mean, I don't see any riots lined up when millions of people eat meat. I don't see what the huge problem is.

 

[Me Myself]

I'm sure not all sacrifices are for gain. I wouldn't see it that way from a Kemetic perspective. It's a gift. It's a sharing in something with the gods.

I don´t know what´s a big deal neither. Even more, if they want to sacrifice something valuable to their gods they should sacrifice their sons as it was done in ancient times. It´s far more valuable than just an animal, and it´s far more precious.

Personaly I believe that killing something for pleasure, being own pleasure or pleasure of somebody else, is indeed kind of upsidedown morals. I understand people like meat so much they won´t leave it because the tase is yummy (I was there for almost 20 years of life!) but to say even god is this pueril.... This is supposed to uplift the soul, not teach it it´s okay to take what is not of oneself (like the animal´s life) and give it to the big guy.

If it´s not yours, don´t give it away.

 

[Madhuri]

Fire sacrifice is such a waste. How primitive and ignorant!
I like that Brahmins today use some fruit and coconuts in the ceremonies.

 

[Breathe]

Fire sacrifice is such a waste. How primitive and ignorant!
I like that Brahmins today use some fruit and coconuts in the ceremonies.

I love some of the fire ceremonies - but not the sacrificial ones.
Animal sacrifice is kind of... meh.

Although as long as it's being eaten, it's little different from slaughterhouses and suchlike. A bit odd to think they're doing it to please a deity, though..

Did they do it this year? Anyone know? I searched on Youtube and found some videos, but I didn't find anything that said it was from this year.

 

[nameless]

I love some of the fire ceremonies - but not the sacrificial ones.
Animal sacrifice is kind of... meh.

Although as long as it's being eaten, it's little different from slaughterhouses and suchlike. A bit odd to think they're doing it to please a deity, though..

Did they do it this year? Anyone know? I searched on Youtube and found some videos, but I didn't find anything that said it was from this year.

it was on april, and was successful.

12-day 'Athirathram' comes to an end

athirathram.org

When Lord Indra answered the call of Vedas

 

[nameless]

Fire sacrifice is such a waste. How primitive and ignorant!

Ancient ritual has positive impact on environment: Scientists

 

[nameless]

I don't believe in a God, so really it doesn't personally affect me, but I find many people to be hypocritical. There are Hindus who believe that God(s) are real and giving Them sacrifices really work.

me too is not a theist, but per my understanding in someway or other those sacrifices(including animal sacrifices) works great, but im not a supporter of those.

 

[Breathe]

it was on april, and was successful.

12-day 'Athirathram' comes to an end

athirathram.org

When Lord Indra answered the call of Vedas

Ancient ritual has positive impact on environment: Scientists

Sweet! That's pretty awesome.
Although I'm not sure if these are animal or vegetarian yajnas, this is still pretty awesome. I'm quite pleased to see Vedic rituals still being done.

The only downside to the articles is that it doesn't say what soma is made from. Since there's some debate, that would've been incredibly useful to know.

 

[nameless]

Sweet! That's pretty awesome.
Although I'm not sure if these are animal or vegetarian yajnas

pure vegetarian but not vegan

 

[Breathe]

pure vegetarian but not vegan

Vegetarian is fine, of course.

I'd love to visit such a festival sometime.

 

[ohhcuppycakee]

What do they do with the goat after it is killed? Eat it or...?