In this paper, I learned a lot about the prominence of vegetarianism in Hinduism along with justifications for both sides of the argument. It was interesting identifying the flexibility in interpretation of basic Hindu beliefs and how both sides of the argument justify their positions through the concept of brahman in all living things. I found this topic interesting and selected it for my first written paper because I’ve always been interested in the practice of vegetarianism both on a secular level and a spiritual level. I don’t necessarily agree with the dietary restriction due to the benefits of eating meats but I do see how vegetarianism aligns perfectly with Hindu practice. Through research and the class readings, I conclude that strict and traditional Hindus are right in practicing this diet because there are so many Vedic texts supporting vegetarianism and saving all life forms. I think those who don’t practice it have a very loose interpretation of Hinduism and have taken a modern approach on the religion, similarly as many religions have nowadays. I will continue this interest by presenting on the topic of diet and nutrition in my presentation of Traditional Chinese Medicine Diet and Nutrition in class. This topic holds similar justification in a specific diet plan and I can identify many parallels between the two.