{"id":20559,"date":"2021-01-21T09:50:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T04:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/writenode.heartfulness.org\/en\/?p=20559"},"modified":"2026-07-02T15:53:29","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T10:23:29","slug":"how-does-a-vegetarian-diet-nourish-my-consciousness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writenode.heartfulness.org\/en\/how-does-a-vegetarian-diet-nourish-my-consciousness\/","title":{"rendered":"How does a Vegetarian Diet Nourish my Consciousness?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I had been quite fond of a non-vegetarian diet since I was a kid and it had been an integral part of my life.<\/p>\n

The fondness for such a diet became problematic when I was diagnosed with celiac disease, a gluten allergy in my 3rd year of college. Because of this allergy, I could not have wheat and any form of its derivative. This considerably reduced my food options a lot and therefore, a non-vegetarian diet became a staple diet for me.<\/p>\n

I came across Heartfulness in my 1st year of college and, although I started practicing meditation,<\/a> I only took it more seriously after I attended my first spiritual gathering at Chennai towards the end of my 2nd year. The spiritual gathering brought a subtle difference in me and it stayed with me over the years. My practise became even more consistent and I became dedicated to it during my final year. At that time, I had started reading
\nDesigning Destiny<\/a> authored by Kamlesh D. Patel, fondly known as Daaji, who is the current global guide of Heartfulness.<\/a><\/p>\n

While reading, I came across a section where it was clearly mentioned why a non-vegetarian diet can have an adverse effect on our consciousness. The information wasn\u2019t directly asking me to STOP eating meat, but instead, provided me a perspective on why and how my consciousness gets affected with this diet, and how avoiding it can be a better option. I found the direction to be gentle, not forcing me to change immediately, nor making me feel bad about it.<\/p>\n

The lines of the book resonated with me and I was able to connect to it deeply. Thereafter, in that moment, I decided to give up non-vegetarian food. It should have been a difficult decision for me given my circumstances but, it was surprisingly simple. It was a decision that I acted on, and I believe that my practise of Heartfulness meditation gave me the will power and courage to make it simple for me to accept it.<\/p>\n

It felt as if all the craving and fondness for a meat-based diet had just vanished overnight and I transformed from someone who was habituated to eating a non-vegetarian diet daily to never eating it ever again.<\/p>\n

My friends and family did not believe me initially, they felt that this was a short-term experiment. But, when they noticed me avoiding it completely over time, they were convinced. It’s been more than 2 years now and my body and mood feel lighter and fresh as compared to my earlier days. I am very proud of this decision; I don’t think I’ll ever go back. I wish for you to experiment it on your own to follow a sattvik diet<\/a> and experience the change for yourself.<\/p>\n

Suggested Read: How meditation changes habits and personality?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n