Why is there a tradition of remembering God before meals? Know the belief behind this

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Spiritual Eating Benefits: In Indian culture, food is not just considered a medium to fill the stomach, but a sacred ritual. In our homes, elders often insist that before starting the meal, we should stop for some time and meditate on God. In many homes, the plate is touched only after reciting the food mantra. But even though this tradition seems to be diminishing in today’s fast-paced world, there is not just religious faith behind this tradition of remembering God before meals. There is a deep spiritual foundation behind this. Let us know what are the real beliefs behind this ancient tradition.

Food is not considered as food but as Prasad of Annapurna.

In Hindu religion, food has been given respect like a god. belief that food Mata Annapurna And it is achieved by the grace of God. Therefore, thanking God before starting the meal is considered a symbol of respect towards him. This feeling teaches us that we should be grateful to God and nature for whatever we have got in life.

Meditating on God calms the mind

According to religious beliefs, meditating on God for some time before meals calms the mind and transmits positive energy.

tradition of accepting food as prasad

In many families, food is first offered to God and only then the family members eat. It is believed that food offered to God becomes Prasad and consuming it brings happiness, peace and prosperity in the house.

It is also written about this in the scriptures

In religious texts, it is said to remember God before eating and to respect food. It is believed that there should not be anger, worry or negative thoughts in the mind while eating. Because food eaten with a calm and happy mind is considered beneficial for both body and mind.

Tradition of developing good values ​​in children

The tradition of remembering God before meals also teaches children the lesson of discipline and importance of food. From this they understand that food is not only the result of hard work but also of the grace of nature, farmers and God. This is the reason why this habit is taught in Indian families since childhood.

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Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs and general information. TV9 Bharatvarsha does not confirm this.

Varun Chauhan

More than a decade of experience in electronic and digital media. After doing a journalism course from Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT) Noida in 2008, I started my journey in media with the idea of ​​doing something different and new. Since the beginning, I have been interested in making those topics related to Indian culture and religious traditions available to the common people. During his career, he got the opportunity to work in prestigious media organizations like Channel One News, Sahara Samay, A2Z News, News Express, National Voice and Punjab Kesari Digital. While working in these institutions, I got the experience of learning news writing, field reporting, and digital content. At present, in the country’s largest news network TV9 Bharatvarsha, I am fulfilling the responsibility of delivering news related to religion and faith, religious events, astrology, vastu, mythology, temple traditions and fasts and festivals to the readers in simple, easy and factual language. Coverage of Maha Kumbh 2025 is one of the important experiences of my career, where I got the opportunity to write in detail on the faith of crores of devotees, the traditions of Akharas, the activities of Sant Samaj and the religious and cultural aspects related to Kumbh. Apart from this, he has also continuously written on Chardham Yatra, Sawan, Navratri, Diwali, Holi, Chhath Puja, Amarnath Yatra, Ramzan and other major religious events. I have special interest in the study of Indian culture, religious philosophy, astrology, numerology, Vastu Shastra, Puranas and folk beliefs. My endeavor is always to convey religious and spiritual topics to the readers through simple language, so that they can better understand their traditions and cultural heritage.

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