WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Kamadhenu, the miraculous “cow of plenty” and the “mother of cows” in certain versions of the Hindu mythology, is believed to represent the generic sacred cow, regarded as the source of all prosperity. In the 19th century, a form of Kamadhenu was depicted in poster-art that depicted all major gods and goddesses in it.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad HC said that Hindus have faith and belief in cow and they considered it as the most sacred animal and the representative of God. In 2021, Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court had made headlines for saying that cow should be declared as a national animal.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Bull or the Nandi is worshiped as the vehicle of Lord Shiva. On specific occasions, Hindus worship bulls and make them offerings of food. Since they are considered sacred, as in case of cows, hurting or harming them is strictly prohibited in Hinduism.

Detailed explanation-4: -Although Hindus follow no single set of rules, reverence for cows can be found throughout the religion’s major texts. Some trace the cow’s sacred status back to Lord Krishna, one of the faith’s most important figures.