Why the Cow is Holy
Why is the Cow Holy?
is a short YouTube video clip about an interview with a Hindu teacher. When he
is asked about the main reason why Hindu people revere cow as an important
animal in Hinduism, the teacher is categorical on how the western media is
flawed and misled on the issue. He takes a time to explain in detail the
symbolic importance of cow to Indian people, not just as a source of food but
also as a human companion for millennia.
To clarify his point, the Hindu
teacher gives a classical instance of the role that a dog or a horse plays in
the Western world. He equates the importance of such animals to cow’s humble
role in the East. He refers the interviewer to thousands of years ago when Cow
was domesticated in India
and the benefits it brought to India
While he shrugs off the Western
notion that Indians worship and drink cow's urine at school, he is quick to
point out that all the human civilization is attributable to the cow--whether
this true or not is subject to debate. However, the Indian teacher is strongly
convinced that cow was indeed a hunter and gatherer's best friend. It is the
only animal that actually stood by humanity since the beginning. As such,
people should pay tribute to the cow as a way of showing respect to all
animals. He explains that there is a strong bond between humans and dogs in the
West because people can take a dog for a walk and not a cow. In addition, the
Indian guru also says that people should meditate and fast often to link their spirit
with the body.
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