Sameer Dossani
Sameer Dossani
#79 Hinduism Was Never Vegetarian with Bindesh Vimala
#79 Hinduism Was Never Vegetarian with Bindesh Vimala
#79 Hinduism Was Never Vegetarian with Bindesh Vimala
Sunday 21st December 2025
Explore Bindesh Vimala's journey from veganism back to meat-eating, questioning cultural dietary myths for better health.
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Episode Overview
- Bindesh Vimala shares his transition from veganism back to eating meat due to health issues.
- Explores cultural narratives around vegetarianism in Hinduism.
- Discusses the impact of historical events on dietary practices.
- Highlights the importance of listening to one's body for health signals.
- Encourages questioning ingrained beliefs about diet and spirituality.
"I felt ungrounded... after introducing meat back into the diet, I'm at a higher level of consciousness."
Curious about how cultural beliefs shape our dietary choices? In this episode, Bindesh Vimala shares his fascinating journey from a traditional Gujarati upbringing in London to exploring veganism for spiritual reasons, only to find himself facing unexpected health challenges. Growing up with a mostly vegetarian diet, Bindesh embarked on a spiritual path that led him to adopt a vegan lifestyle. However, his body soon began to signal distress with low energy and joint pain.
Through dreams of meat and an eventual return to consuming it, Bindesh discovered a renewed sense of vitality and clarity. Bindesh's story is not just about food but also about questioning cultural narratives and the myths surrounding vegetarianism in Hinduism. He reflects on how historical and societal factors have influenced dietary practices and how his own journey has led him to embrace a carnivorous diet.
With humour and honesty, he discusses the challenges of breaking away from deeply ingrained beliefs and the transformative power of listening to one's body. This episode offers an engaging look at the intersections of health, culture, and spirituality, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own dietary choices. Are you ready to challenge your assumptions and explore what truly nourishes you?