Tag: Vaishnavism

According to ancient Ayurvedic principles, food is classified into three categories, and onions are considered to fall into the 'tamasic' and 'rajasic' modes. This forms the central reason why Krishna devotees, particularly those in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), do not eat onions or garlic. This dietary choice is a core component of their spiritual practice aimed at cultivating purity and devotion.

For an estimated six to seven million Jains worldwide, dietary principles strictly prohibit the consumption of garlic and onion. This practice is just one of many examples demonstrating that for some faiths and spiritual traditions, avoiding garlic is a meaningful part of their religious observance.