To win
the contest of Eternal Truths with the fakir, you should
know some facts. Learn about the sacred cow here!
Around the streets in India you will see white cows. These
are considered to be Sacred Cows. Since cows are sacred
in India, they are free to go just about anywhere, and
they usually do. It is not uncommon to wander into a store
and see a shopkeeper trying to push a bull or cow out
of the store.
The cow is important in Hinduism for several reasons:
MILK. Milk is very important in Indian food
traditions. Since the cow gives us milk meant for
a calf, people respect the cow.
WORK. Cows are used in farming to pull things.
Indian religion says that animals should not be killed
if you can find something else to eat. The cow helps
farmers get something else to eat.
RELIGION. There are many traditions and beliefs
that have to do with cows in India. Cows are very
important in the religion.
