Why we should avoid outside food?

Pt. Shri Pranesh Achar (Ananda Rangan)

General

According to the scriptures, we should avoid eating outside food. Food prepared at home is cooked in a pure way, using prescribed vegetables and pure water. It is offered to God, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Vayu, and the Vishwadevas before being eaten.

Outside food does not undergo this purification process (saṁskāra). It may be impure and mixed with the remnants (ucchiṣṭa) of many people. Because of this, eating outside food leads to the accumulation of sin.

The scriptures also say that pure food gives a pure mind. Food directly influences the mind. When impure food is consumed, negative thoughts and bad tendencies arise.

Therefore, eating outside food has many disadvantages, and avoiding it is considered a good and disciplined practice.

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