No, Hindus respect cows. (although they respect every life)
The main reason for cows is Lord Krishna was a Cowherd in his early years of life as an Avtar and used to protect cows.
(I am Hindu)
2006-09-16 01:11:32
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answered by Kwel 2
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Yes, it's true.
Hinduism: Why do Hindus worship the cow?
Basics of Hinduism: Why do Hindus worship the cow?
The cow represents the giving nature of life to every Hindu. Honoring this gentle animal, who gives more than she takes, we honor all creatures.
2006-09-16 08:05:14
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answered by AuroraDawn 7
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Yes, In Vedic Culture worship of Cow is there. Go puja.
There is a special festival which falls this year on 23 Oct where cow will be worshiped by all true follower of Sanantan Dharma.
But Cow is not worship on the level of Supreme Personality of Godhead. Cow is worshiped as one’s Mother.
Worship of seniors, specially the Spritual Master, Parents is there but not on the level of God. They help us and educate us to learn about God and make our life perfect. Hence they become representative of God. They are worshiped as such..
Most of us are living in City and we have forgotten the importance of Cow. Cow specially provides us milk, even long after our own mother has stopped feeding us her milk. Milk is very important for the development of Intelligence.
Bull helps us in farming and that is how we are able to produce Grains for food. Still in India Cow Dung and Urine are used for its antiseptic properties and as medicine to cure many diseases. Butter from milk and Ghee is used instead of Oil for cooking.
Dried Cowdung is still used in many villages as cooking fuel instead of cutting the trees.
Dry cowdung is burnt and smoke is used to drive away mosquitoes. Plastering the mud house with cowdung keeps away many insects and rodents.
This is the way of Simple and natural living...
But we have now made our life hitech. Milk and grains comes from supermarket and we dig the earth deep to get oil to cultivate the fields and for pesticides and for cooking. And then we create so much pollution and exploitation of earth and ofcourse Hitech problems. But this will not last long, God will not allow this exploitation of Earth and will destroy this civilization.
The followers of Sanatan Dharma still know the importance of Bull and Cow and worship them as Father and Mother, for the service they give to us. We are proud of them. That’s the way we show our gratitude...
Not that you drink milk and then Cut the throat...
2006-09-16 08:49:37
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answered by Parsu 4
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yes they should butcher them for dinner.
2006-09-16 08:04:05
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answered by Anonymous
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HOLY COW!!!!!!!
2006-09-16 08:04:01
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answered by BorgPet6of10 2
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