see a cow on the road and, as part of their custom, let the cow go first instead of beeping at them, but then they will gonna wait for an hour and they are getting irritated?
2006-11-12 01:54:40 · 5 answers · asked by ANONYMOUS 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sacred cows make the best hamburger
2006-11-12 03:08:37 · answer #1 · answered by Henry 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In Hinduism, the cow is considered sacred and its protection is a recurrent theme in which she is symbolic of abundance, of the sanctity of all life and of the earth that gives much while asking nothing in return. Most Hindus respect the cow as a matriarchal figure for her gentle qualities and providing nurturing milk and its products for a largely vegetarian diet. Hindus do worship the cow, and it holds an honoured place in society, and most Hindus do not eat beef.
According to the Rig Veda, the cow represents the maternal aspect of Earth. Vyasa said:
Cows are sacred. They are embodiments of merit. They are high and most efficacious cleansers of all.
According to Aurobindo, in the Rig Veda the cows sometimes symbolize "light" and "rays". Aurobindo wrote that Aditi (the supreme Prakriti/Nature force) is described as a cow, and the Deva or Purusha (the supreme being/soul) as a bull.
The Vedic god Indra is sometimes compared to a bull.
Cattle were also important to the Rigvedic people, and several hymns refer to ten thousand and more cattle. Rig Veda 7.95.2. and other verses (e.g. 8.21.18) also mention that the Sarasvati region poured milk and "fatness" (ghee), indicating that cattle were herded in this region.
Rivers are often likened to cows in the Rigveda, for example in 3.33.1cd,
Like two bright mother cows who lick their young, Vipas and Sutudri speed down their waters.
THOUGH COW IS WORSHIPED THE CUSTOM MENTIONED BY YOU IS NOT PREVALENT VERY MUCH AND IT IS NOT TRUE-.
2006-11-12 02:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a grip sweetheart. I say Holy cow because I've said it all my life. I dont now nor have I ever known a Hindu. If I ever meet one, I'll know better than to insult his religion. In the meantime, I have so many more things to think about. Geez.
2016-05-22 06:59:53 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hidus don't beep at the cow. She is regarded as mother. If she comes in the way they just pat her and send her away.
2006-11-12 02:52:31 · answer #4 · answered by Brahmanda 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is what is called compassion.
2006-11-12 01:57:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋