FSTC 300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Salt, Shechita, The Five Ks
8 Jul 2016
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5 main organs correspond to water, fire, wood, metal and earth. Believe there is no need for underweight or overweight. Remember what you eat, metabolize and how you balance your diet. Devotion and remembrance of god at all times. People who wear turbans in the us are sikhs. Harmiandir sahib (the golden temple) at amristrar --> most significant historical religious center for sikh"s in india. Karah prasad --> sweet sacred pudding served to congregation after seeking blessings of guru. Langar --> community kitchen (emphasis on equality and service) No scripture supporting meat eating, but out of respect for life, many are vegetarian. Meat is only permitted if it is jhatka meaning the animal is killed with one stroke. Do not observe any kind of feat or fasting. If non vegetarian --> not eat any ritual, halal or kosher meat. Because of culture = many sikhs do not eat beef and/or pork.
