why cow is considered sacred?

Answer 1

hindus consider it to be ther mother or god

Answer 2

Buddhists consider the cow as sacred because the goddess of mercy's parent was punished by being reincarnated into a cow for several lifetimes. They hold it sacred as a respect to her the same way Catholics hold the Virgin Mary at a high regard.

Answer 3

I think you are refering to hindus. They consider all life sacred and that animals are not meant for human consumption! They believe it is against the nature of man endowed with an intellect to merely kill animals to satisfy his needs. With intellect comes great responsibilty to look after the world! Cows were central to the hindu household in earlier times because milk and milk products made up a big part of their diet. India still continues to be the largest producer of milk and milk products. A living animal is more productive than a dead one is the idea behind it. They live lower on the food chain which ensures enough food for everyone. Besides killing does make a person more violent in general. I think it is a wonderful way to that is good for the environment too. These beliefs have ensured the survival of a lot of indigenous species in India which would have definitely died out given the sheer size of the human population in India. But i'm also for India controlling the growing population of people which negatively affect our habitat.

Answer 4

A Red cow, however in some countries all cows are sacred, INDIA

Answer 5

Hindus consider the animal sacred since this is part of the Hindu mythology. a.k.a Mother cow Nandini

Answer 6

Same reason why the cross is sacred. it's a representation of life force in all four of the cardinal points of direction for the human spirit, according to Paganism, later on to be known as the "crucifix" to kill people on.

Answer 7

in stone age human being hunted in groups and had nomadic lifestyle. then farming was started and first time people settled. cows that gave milk ( food) AND BULLS THAT HELPED TAKE CARE OF HEAVY WORK OF FARMING WERE THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT POSSESSIONS OF THE THEN HUMANS. IN ORDER TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THIS PRECIOUS BELONGING they were considered tobe sacred. milk is complete food in itself and source of numerous other eatables

Answer 8

In what religion? If you are referring to Hindu, they are not sacred but taboo. Much like the pig to the Muslim or Jew. See article below for great discussion.

Answer 9

Because it gives such a food called MILK that it cannot be made in the kitchen or any where, by eating a grass which is in digested food to human beings

Answer 10

Cows are considered delicious.

Answer 11

In Hindu religion only. Otherwise we like to have the roasted one with pepper and chilli.