RELIGIONS
HINDUISM
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Question
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It was the animal that Brahman used to ride into battle on.
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Cows are the only animal capable of surviving in the Indus Valley’s rainy seasons.
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Cows resemble Genesha’s face and body.
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Cows are a symbol of life & goodness. Hindus receive sustenance (nutrients) from its milk.
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Detailed explanation-1: -The gentle nature of cows, with their large dark eyes and soft muzzles, evokes a natural sense of calm. Hindus view this kind disposition to be symbolic of ahimsa, or compassionate non-violence. Ahimsa is one of Hinduism’s main tenets and Hindus see cows as a natural embodiment of this virtue.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hinduism specifically considers the zebu (Bos indicus) to be sacred. Respect for the lives of animals including cattle, diet in Hinduism and vegetarianism in India are based on the Hindu ethics.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is also a sacred animal for the majority Hindu community, and they amble unmolested in traffic-choked streets. The animal is worshipped and decorated during festivals; holy men take around cows, with their foreheads smeared in vermillion, to seek alms.