Can Brahmins eat eggs?

In Hinduism, particularly among Brahmins, dietary practices vary significantly based on regional and personal beliefs. Traditionally, many Brahmins follow a lacto-vegetarian diet, which includes dairy products but excludes eggs and meat. This dietary preference is rooted in the concept of ahimsa (non-violence) and the belief that a vegetarian diet is more spiritually pure and conducive to spiritual growth3.

While some Brahmins might choose to eat eggs, it is generally not common or recommended within traditional Brahmin communities. The decision to consume eggs would depend on individual or family preferences, but it is not typically part of the traditional Brahmin diet13.

In India, vegetarians often do not eat eggs, even though they consume dairy products. This distinction is partly cultural and partly based on the perception that milk is a byproduct that does not involve harming animals, whereas eggs are seen as a product that involves animal reproduction2.