The concept of seva aparadha indicates that the eating of flesh eliminates many would-be seekers from devotional service. But this needn’t be the case if we consider that all will be re-born, and one who continues to consume animal flesh while inhabiting one body, may not do so in the next. Therefore devotionally-minded meat-eaters need not be set aside prematurely. Their contact with devotees may be just what prevents them from eating meat in a future life.