Do sages eat non veg?

No. The Vedas are not books of commandments, unlike the Qur’an or Bible. At no point do they ask humans to do anything- on the whole, they neither condone nor condemn meat eating and animal sacrifice, but they do seem to describe these things, particularly in the Brahmana layer.

Why do Hindus choose to be vegetarian?

Hinduism does not require a vegetarian diet, but some Hindus avoid eating meat because it minimizes hurting other life forms. Vegetarianism is considered satvic, that is purifying the body and mind lifestyle in some Hindu texts.

Are non-vegetarian Hindus violating the Vedas?

At least two thirds of Hindus in all studies are non vegetarians.Does this mean that such people are violating the food habits recommended in the Vedas?What are the Vedas about?Vedas are allegorical recordings about a mechanism called Brahman that makes all thoughts and activities of our life are compatible among themselves.

Is vegetarianism mentioned in the Vedas or Bhagwadgita?

Vedas give recommendations, not commandments. It also says that individuals are free to do anything but the outcome is dependent on his karma. So indirectly Vedas support vegetarianism and Bhagwadgita too concurs with the principles of Vedas. Try to have as much saatvik foods as possible.

Do Hindus eat meat as a rule?

Hindus have a worldwide reputation for being steadfast vegetarians. In fact, for decades vegetarianism has been one of India’s cultural exports. So much so that even if people know little about Hinduism as a religion, they well may be convinced that Hindus don’t eat meat as a rule. The reality is more complicated.

What does the Vedas say about meat?

Rig-veda (10.87.16) “Meat can never be obtained without injury to living creatures, and injury to sentient beings is detrimental to the attainment of heavenly bliss; let him therefore shun the use of meat.