Importance
of cow in vedas
has been highlighted in detail in Indian scriptures, Puranas and scriptures and
leaders and rulers of various religions in India have always talked about cow
protection. In Hindu Sanatan Dharma, cow
has been called the most sacred animal in the world. Cow has been a major part
of this universe even before life was not born on earth. Kamdhenu cow is
mentioned in our religious texts, Vedas, Puranas, which had the ability to
provide everything in the world. So let us know why cow has so much importance
in Hindu religion and culture. Why has cow been given the status of mother? And
what is the importance of Godan in the Vedas?
Importance of cow in Hindu mythology
It
has been said in many places in our ancient texts that there will be famine on
the earth. In ancient times, there was not so much availability of various
types of food grains, nor was the food as organized as it is today. The whole
family depended on the milk of the cow reared at home. Cow's milk used to save lives in
times of famine. Man used to survive by drinking milk. Cow's milk was also
given to those children whose mother could not breastfeed, so that they could
survive. Cow's milk is still given to new born children. That's why cow got the
status of mother.
It
has been said about the importance of cow in Atharvaveda, “O cow! Human beings
become physically fit and strong through your milk and ghee. Sick people become
healthy. In the house where you are present, auspicious resolutions come true
and the fame of the people living in that family increases progressively.”
In
the Vedas, the cow has been said to be worship able because it is believed to
be the abode of 33 crore gods. That's why
by worshiping just one Gaumata, the worship of 33 crore deities is completed. This
is the reason why cow donation is also considered the biggest donation in the
world. If we talk about Scientific importance of cow, then Scientists have
also proved that Suryaketu Nadi produces gold when it comes in contact with the
rays of the Sun. This gold produced in the cow's body is found in minute
amounts in its milk, urine and dung. This is the reason why cow's milk provides
complete nutrition. Its urine and dung have the ability to cure many types of
diseases.
Benefits of Gaudan
Cow's Panchgavya means milk, curd, ghee,
urine and cow dung. It has been written in Ayurveda for centuries to cure
diseases by its use, but people have started believing it now. Panchgavya to
fatal diseases like cancer are being treated.
It
has been said in Vishnusmriti also in this context. The importance of cow donation is also linked to
religious-cultural rituals. There is a mention of a river named Vaitarani in
the Garuda Purana. According to him, when a man dies, his soul has to go
through many kinds of sufferings according to its deeds before reaching heaven.
One of these rivers is Vaitarani. It is not possible for the soul to cross this
river. If a man has donated a cow while he was alive, then a cow is present
there to help him cross the river and the soul crosses the river holding its
tail. That's why many people donate cows for the sake of their relatives after
their death. It is said in Mahabharata's Anushasana Parva that the best of all
donations in the world is the donation of a cow. Hope you have got the answer
that why indian people do Gaudaan.
Shree Krishnayan
Desi Gauraksha Evam Gaulok Dham Sewa Samiti
is carrying out this responsibility with great dedication and devotion. It is
one of the largest Gaurakshashala of Desi
cows in India. We protect, feed &
shelter ailing, starving, destitute and stray Desi Cows & Bulls, the
majority of which are abandoned by their owners or saved from butchers. We
started with just 11 cows in the year 2010 in Haridwar,
and presently we shelter and feed more than 18000 cows & Bulls in various
locations all put together. All of you are requested to join the noble cause of
Gausewa by giving financial support as much
as possible and help the cow mother to get her lost honor and rights.
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