Yoga Diet

Lord Kåñëa says in Bhagavad-gétä that yoga is not for him who eats too much or for him who eats too little. Rather, one who is actually practicing yoga sees the body as a valuable boat which has to be maintained very nicely in order to get across this ocean of material existence which is full of birth, old age, disease and death. Therefore, the yoga diet is designed to supply the body with all necessary nutrients, without pandering to the whims of our changing senses. The principle of regulation is strictly adhered to, and the daily fare is almost unchanging. This is very important for a brahmacäré, or celibate student, for if the tongue is agitated for sense enjoyment, all the other senses follow. We do not suggest that you have to follow this diet, but it is included for those who desire to know it. The Sunday feast is an opportunity for everyone to participate in the opulence of Kåñëa. Again, the principle is regulation, and the particular feast menu included here is chosen for its authentic quality, all of the preparations being great favorites of our beloved spiritual master, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupäda.

  Morning Prasädam:
  raw chick-peas, ginger, fruit, cereal and milk.

  Noon Prasädam:
  dahl, rice, chapatis and curried vegetabIe.

  Bedtime Prasädam:
  milk.

  The Sunday Love Feast:

  rice and peas, wet cauliflower and potatoes, puris, samosa, halavah, sweet rice, sweet balls, pineapple chutney (sweet and hot), rhubarb chutney (salty and hot) and dahi.