What are the elements of Hinduism?
All matter is composed of five basic elements — panchamahabhutas — which inhere the properties of earth (pritvi), water (jala), fire (tejas), wind (vayu) and space (akasha).
Is it allowed to eat meat in Hindu religion?
Most Hindus are vegetarian. The cow is viewed as a sacred animal so even meat-eating Hindus may not eat beef. Some Hindus will eat eggs, some will not, and some will also refuse onion or garlic; it is best to ask each individual.
Why do Hindus not eat beef?
Hindus who do eat meat, often distinguish all other meat from beef. The respect for cow is part of Hindu belief, and most Hindus avoid meat sourced from cow as cows are treated as a motherly giving animal, considered as another member of the family. The Cham Hindus of Vietnam also do not eat beef.
Can Hindu drink alcohol?
There is nothing that is prohibited in Hinduism but there are things that are discouraged like meat and intoxicants. So some Hindus drink alcohol and some do not.
Is wasting food a sin in Hinduism?
It must be Paryavartanakam. Though there are no direct descriptions of sins like wasting food in Garuda Purana punishments, Paryavartanakam is the type of punishment ordered on those who do not share food to needy. Food wasted in one way is food denied to the needy.
How are plants and animals different from one another?
Even multicellular organisms differ from one another in the cell structure and the cell organelles they have, for example, plants and animals. In an ecosystem, plants have the role of producers while animals have taken the role of consumers. Hence, their daily activities and functions vary, so do their cell structure.
How are stem cells different from animal cells?
In animal cells, only stem cells are capable of converting to other cell types. Most plant cell types are capable of differentiation. Animal cells increase in size by increasing in cell numbers. Plant cells mainly increase cell size by becoming larger. They grow by absorbing more water into the central vacuole.
How big is an animal cell compared to a plant cell?
Size. Animal cells are generally smaller than plant cells. Animal cells range from 10 to 30 micrometers in length, while plant cells range from 10 and 100 micrometers in length.
How are plant cells different from other cells?
Other organisms contain the cell wall around their cells, but the plant cell contains the proteins and cellulose. The cell wall provides the cell with the protection and gives the plant its shape and structure. The plant cell contains the chlorophyll also.