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3 Generally, Hindus are vegetarian. They avoid mamsah i.e flesh of animals like meat, fish - because it means their suffering and death. Some avoid eggs also. Atleast it is very limited, and they don't eat it daily like western countries, and avoid it during religious functions. What is the reason behind this ? Is compassion/ahimsa the only reason ? Is it voluntary or compulsory ? Is there any punishment for eating meat ? Is there any reward for avoiding meat ? What is the real meaning of the word 'mamsah' (मांसः)? Does it have anything to do with why they are vegetarian ? food ahimsa share | improve this question edited 1 hour ago