oldchakra.com

Unofferable Foods: A Question
By Bhakta Doduff

Dear Devotees at Chakra,

I have some questions regarding the restrictions of vegetarian foods in the Vaisnava diet. I realize that onions and garlic are unacceptable for offering to Krsna, but I have heard from various sources about other unofferables such as mushrooms, carrots, and cauliflower. I think I can be certain about mushrooms being unofferable, but does anyone know the reasons why or scriptural stories behind this?

What about chocolate? I have seen Govinda’s white chocolate bars in the store, but maybe they are decaffeinated? What about decaffeinated beverages, although residual caffeine still remains?

I know this may seem like an insignificant realm of questioning, but it would be nice to see how other devotees understand this matter.

Thank you.

Hare Krsna!

Bhakta Doduff

© CHAKRA 12 May 2002