My readings and understandings of various scriptures have led me to believe the following.
1 - the highest goal for any living being is attainment of moksha.
2 - Moksha is attained by any living being , while in the act of living. Dead and unborn do not attain moksha.
3- A true teacher (Guru) not only attains moksha , but helps others find the path.
4- Being an impediment to other living beings attainment of moksha pushes you down the path of evolution.
5- Moksha is attainable by every living being including animals , insects and plants.
If I follow these five principles , I can eat seeds & fruits (unborn) , leaves , eggs & dairy products (no need to kill the food provider). But I cant eat mushrooms , roots & bulbs (kills the food provider when I collect my food, thus violating principle 4). Personally I don't eat egg though I don't see no harm in it.
As far as opiates and alcohols are concerned , they are habit forming and the could cause illusions (veiling the reality and enhancing Maya). Hence I don't consume these.
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