Jains and some sects of Hindus don’t eat root vegetables because they believe harvesting them harms many insects and small creatures. Onions and garlic are ‘Tamasik’ in nature and induces agression and laziness according to Ayurveda. Jains are only 0.4% of the Indian population. Garlic and Onions are base of most Indian dishes and majority consume it.
Jains and some sects of Hindus don’t eat root vegetables because they believe harvesting them harms many insects and small creatures. Onions and garlic are ‘Tamasik’ in nature and induces agression and laziness according to Ayurveda. Jains are only 0.4% of the Indian population. Garlic and Onions are base of most Indian dishes and majority consume it.