Abstinence and vegetarianism are sometimes discussed together, but they seem to be related yet not always related, depending on the perspective of the viewer.

For someone in a state of abstinence, enjoying food might be seen as a life of desire, which is not good. Vegetarian food can mean abstinence or not, but if one is in a state of stillness and living a life of love and gratitude, then it is natural to send love and gratitude to the ingredients and the person who made the food. In that case, it may seem like they are enjoying it, but whether it is called "enjoyment" or "gratitude" is just a matter of words. The state is no longer the same as before, and if one is living a life of love and gratitude, they should feel free to enjoy their food. Although I expressed it as "enjoyment," it is different from the days when one was obsessed with delicious things. When eating food that is not usually eaten, one will simply feel grateful and eat it with gratitude, so there is no need to worry about abstinence or such things when eating. However, there are times when one's mood becomes bad or their body's aura becomes unwell depending on the ingredients, so there is a sensitivity to food. In particular, meat has a low aura-like energy and vibration, so it does not fill one with energy, and one tends to prefer vegetarian food. From the stage of living a life of love and gratitude, one can eat whatever they think is good without worrying too much about abstinence. However, for those who are not at that stage, abstinence becomes a concern. Whether or not someone appears to be living a life of desire or abstinence is a separate matter.

Sometimes, eating vegetarian food is perceived as being abstinent, but one can enjoy and appreciate vegetarian food and eat it deliciously.

Spiritual people, especially those of Indian descent, tend to think of vegetarian food as a basic practice. However, from my perspective, if one has not yet reached a state of stillness, the energy state is generally low, so there is not much difference between eating meat or not. On the other hand, if one is living a life of love and gratitude after reaching a state of stillness, the nuances of energy become quite important, and the sense of energy becomes more subtle. At that point, it seems that it may be difficult to grow further without a vegetarian diet. I think it is better to start with a vegetarian diet if possible, but in Japan, it is particularly difficult to find vegetarian food, especially when eating out. Recently, there have been more Indian restaurants, but it is not always convenient. In Japan, there are many ingredients in seasonings, so it seems difficult to practice a completely vegetarian diet. At most, one can avoid eating large pieces of meat. There are many times when one cannot say such things when eating out or socializing at work.

However, even when it's called "vege," Indian vegetarian food often has a strong spice flavor, and it may not be the mild seasoning that spiritual people describe. So, even if it's called "vege," it varies depending on the dish. In India, when you go to an ashram, mild seasoning vegetarian food is often served. For Japanese people, this is a well-flavored and delicious dish, but for Indian people, it may not be delicious because the spices are not strong. So, for Indian people, regular vegetarian food is considered a meal for indulgence, while ashram vegetarian food is considered a meal for asceticism. For Japanese people, however, ashram vegetarian food is a very delicious and healthy meal. As you can see, there are various types of "vege."

When it comes to asceticism, it's not good to restrict anything, and the basic principle is to eat what you want to eat. It's simply a matter of choosing vegetarian food because it seems better. Properly cooked, fresh vegetarian food seems to be full of energy and invigorating. On the other hand, frozen vegetables have energy levels that are not much different from frozen meat, and meat itself can have even worse effects. So, if you compare frozen vegetables and frozen meat, frozen vegetables are better, but the difference is not significant. Properly cooked, fresh vegetarian food has high energy and seems to complement the aura.