Sacred cows in India

When dealing with this topic, the first thing that comes to mind is the term "sacred cow”, By which we usually mean someone who cannot be touched or reached.

And is that the cow, is an animal considered sacred in India, since its religion, Hinduism allows the worship of animals, and the cow is a symbol of motherhood and life. It is also considered a symbol of the generosity for the milk they provide. Such is the veneration of these animals that the birth of a calf causes general uproar and the death of one of them is considered similar to the death of a mother.

It is common to see cows roaming freely on the streets of IndiaThey are provided with multiple attentions and cares, and many times their needs are above those of the Hindus.

Perhaps in the realm of our western culture it is a bit difficult to understand this veneration of the Hindus for cows, but they, in turn, also advocate respect for other animal species and living beings, preaching not to eat food that has been obtained with violence, such as meat and fish and rather recommends eating vegetables and milk and honey, which are products obtained by non-violent methods.

As a curious fact we can add that in India a soft drink made from cow urine is currently being marketed, to which medicinal properties are attributed.

But finally we must emphasize that this veneration for cows in India is reaching a breaking point, since in the streets of India you can see approximately 50 thousand animals loose, in terrible health conditions, and that cause traffic problems and even the death of passersby, and it is that many times their owners take advantage of the condition of these cows to set them free and thus not feed them themselves. In addition, these animals often feed on waste, causing serious health problems in the short term. That is why the Indian government has tried to put an end to this situation, relocating the cows in one place, even paying 30 euros to those who will capture and deliver the cows, but this measure has not been very well received, due to to the great faith of the Hindu people.