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Vedanta Desika provides guidance on diet and food based on ancient Hindu scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads. He summarizes that food sustains life and affects both the mind and body. The Gita classifies food into three types - satvic (wholesome), rajasic (passionate) and tamasic (ignorant) based on the gunas or qualities they promote. Desika then elaborates on the specific foods that should be avoided according to each type, such as onions, garlic and mushrooms which are tamasic in nature. He
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- Siva Vakkiyam
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