Today we were part of a Muslim festival called Eid Al-Adha. They start at 10am by slaughtering 2 goats. This was my first time seeing something being killed, other than a bug or mouse. It was humane; the way they never showed the knife, the way they said a prayer for the soul, and faced the goat to Mecca. However in India, the knives are not always sharp and it was difficult to watch. The first goat went fairly fast, but since they use a different knife for each goat the second one wasn't so lucky. It was more of a sawing at the neck rather than a slit of the throat. I had to turn away. The blood shot far, but within 4 hours the goat was skinned, de-gutted, and cooked.
Mark took part in the skinning of the animal, it was the job for the men. And I helped make the chipati, an Indian bread cooked over an open flame.
I am still shocked, and have been in a different state of mind all day. After we ate, we came home around 2pm, and slept for almost 3 hours. I guess that is what emotions do to a person, tire them right out.
Taking meat for granted is not somehting I do, however I used to try not to think of what is being taken away when we sit down to eat a meal of any sort. Life is sacred and to take that away, that is sacred as well. We have made a pact that when we sit down for a meal we thank the farmers, animals, plants, and everyhing that was involved to make the food to thank them and ensure it is filled with positive energy so that our bodies may utilize this energy in a positive way, rather than just digestion.
It's crazy to think of how long and hard something works to make a life, and how fast it can be taken away. Not to look at it as a negative thing but as a step in learning about life itself. I know I have taken life for granted, I think everyone goes through this stage at one point in time. But I am lucky to learn such a valuable lesson and the amazing things I have experienced, because that can never be taken away.
I would suggest to anyone to take the school of life, due to the fact that it is one of the best experiences they will ever have, and alway remember.
Mark took part in the skinning of the animal, it was the job for the men. And I helped make the chipati, an Indian bread cooked over an open flame.
I am still shocked, and have been in a different state of mind all day. After we ate, we came home around 2pm, and slept for almost 3 hours. I guess that is what emotions do to a person, tire them right out.
Taking meat for granted is not somehting I do, however I used to try not to think of what is being taken away when we sit down to eat a meal of any sort. Life is sacred and to take that away, that is sacred as well. We have made a pact that when we sit down for a meal we thank the farmers, animals, plants, and everyhing that was involved to make the food to thank them and ensure it is filled with positive energy so that our bodies may utilize this energy in a positive way, rather than just digestion.
It's crazy to think of how long and hard something works to make a life, and how fast it can be taken away. Not to look at it as a negative thing but as a step in learning about life itself. I know I have taken life for granted, I think everyone goes through this stage at one point in time. But I am lucky to learn such a valuable lesson and the amazing things I have experienced, because that can never be taken away.
I would suggest to anyone to take the school of life, due to the fact that it is one of the best experiences they will ever have, and alway remember.
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