Sacred Cow In Hinduism
The artifact I chose to elaborate on is the sacred cow of the Hindus. In Hinduism, the cow is deeply respected, or sacred. Although Hindus do not worship cows, they are held in very high esteem. In Hinduism, mother is raised to the status of Goddess. Cows are seen as a maternal figure, as it gives life sustaining milk. Cows are seen as a symbol of the divine bounty of earth. Lord Krishna is a deity that has often been depicted playing playing his flute amongst cows, as he was a cow herder. His name means friend and protector of cows. It is considered a sin to slaughter a cow and eat its meat. It is looked upon kindly to feed a cow before feeding oneself. Cows are appreciated not just for their milk, but their dung, which was used to plaster