Why is the cow a sacred animal in India? Animals of India

India has always attracted the attention of our man, and often this attention turns into sympathy for the "land of contrasts." Realnoe Vremya's regular contributor Natalia Fedorova talks about her experience of getting to know the culture and customs of this country. Today, your attention is the first part of her notes, dedicated to the sacred animal of the Hindus.

“What, will you worship the sacred cow?”

Perhaps this is the first thing my relatives said when they found out that I was interested in the culture of India and was going to live there for a while. Indeed, the idea of ​​some kind of sacred cow seems ridiculous and naive to those who, like me, were brought up in the city and perceive the cow as nothing more than a peaceful animal, a source of milk and meat. Well, or such a kind cartoon character in a white cap and apron. What is there to worship?

When I was studying the history of India, I was surprised by the fact that in 1914-1917, when Indian villages were hit by drought and Indians were dying of hunger, their traditions and pride did not allow them to even think of their numerous cattle as food. Then only people of the lower classes could eat meat in India, and only the meat of wild animals was allowed to them. And still, in some parts of India it is not allowed to sell beef publicly.

Popular eateries in India sell hamburgers, but the meat there is chicken or lamb. Religious Hindus, of which there are many in the country, will never eat beef. In the old days, pious Indians renounced animal food at all, but now, as my friend told me, who married a Hindu and lives long time in this country, they eat fish and chicken, though infrequently, for example, once a week.

However, the inhabitants of India are not only people who adhere to the traditions of Hinduism, which prohibits the killing of cows, but also Muslims, who, as their religion, as you know, allow them to eat beef. And under the influence of Western ideas, Indians gradually adhere to their rules less and less strictly. And, by the way, India today is the third largest exporter of beef in the world.

Cows walking on the roads

In the small Indian towns that I have visited, as well as on the outskirts of cities, larger cows walking along the roads are a common occurrence. Cars, bicycles and motorcycles are compelled to meekly bypass them, and pedestrians bypass them. These can be both young heifers or calves, whose necks are tied with colored ribbons or hung with bells, as well as adults and even old cows. You can just walk up and stroke the cow and she will look at you with her big dark wet eyes. Moreover, in India, white cows are common, on thin graceful legs, with a small sloping hump and a medium-sized physique. Here they do not grow fleshy and overweight breeds, which are customary to breed in Russia.

And you can even feed a cow by buying a cheap bunch of bananas from a street vendor. in holy places locals they even make money by selling bundles of freshly cut grass from their carts, which pilgrims can offer cows walking along the sidewalks.

However, now I have painted you a picture through the eyes of a sentimental traveler. The truth is that all these cows walking on the roads are mostly homeless. They used to belong to the poor who could not support them, perhaps they are already old and cannot give milk, or they are bulls for which the owners have no money to feed. So it's - homeless cows. In fairness, it must be said that compassionate Indians sometimes feed homeless cows wandering the streets, when they come to their houses, they take out some food and do not drive them away.

And although this is a concern, it is, of course, insufficient. Many cows are very thin, they lie on the roads or in the shade of trees and they eat not only grass and leaves, but, unfortunately, bags and other plastic garbage, which are scattered everywhere here in large quantities. It is not uncommon for cows to die after eating bags. In addition, they are increasingly being hit on highways. And there is another sad fact: if earlier a Hindu would never have sold his cow for slaughter, even dying of hunger, today the morals are such that the poor often sell their cows to Muslims, who let them in for meat and skin.

Why are cows revered?

I told you about the manifestations of the already degrading Indian culture, but the philosophy of honoring cows in itself is very deep and deserves attention. And I will start my story about her not from India, but from the Russian hinterland, from an old half-abandoned village on the banks of the Kama River, where 90-year-old Lyubov Fedorovna Krylova lives her life. I had the opportunity to communicate with her for many hours, when I collected the memories of old-timers. Lyubov Fedorovna worked all her life as a milkmaid on a collective farm. Here are her words: “My cow Milka grew old, they took her to the procurement office, loaded her onto a cart. I still can't remember. I tied her. And she looked back at me, let me lick my hands and moo. Nurse. We drink her milk. I cant. They are like people, these cows. I can't eat cow meat because of this. I can't eat beef. They are like people. All of them have some kind of character. I worked as a milkmaid. Tie 16 heads. Which is painfully smart, and which is shameless. She will eat her own and climb next to her. And the hostess will turn around and complain: mu-u-u. Like, she'll eat everything from me. Well, how to count? As people straight, I can't."

Nurses, mothers - these are the words Russian peasant women called their cows. And every Hindu who has not departed from his traditions can understand Lyubov Fedorovna. In India, a cow is called so - gomata ("go" - cow, "mata" - mother). The fact that the cow is a sacred animal is reported by many revealed scriptures. For example, they say that a person has only seven mothers - the one that gave birth to him; the one who fed him with her milk; the wife of the spiritual master; priest's wife; king's wife; mother earth and mother cow. The one who nursed us with her milk is our mother. So if we drink breast milk cows, then she is our mother.

Hindu love for cows has another important reason. India has a strong tradition of worshiping demigods - representatives various forces nature, the god of wind, the god of fire, and so on. Above all these demigods stands supreme god, a person who has many names, among them the main ones are Krishna and Govinda. Govinda is translated as "one who loves and protects cows". The scriptures contain the story that once God was born in this material world in an ordinary village as a charming boy, along with other boys shepherd calves, played the flute and ate butter, yogurt, sandesh and other delicious things made from milk. Cows enjoyed its special location. The scriptures say that spiritual world The Lord likewise plays with His friends, surrounded by cows, which are called Surabhi there because they have an inexhaustible supply of milk flowing from their udders out of intense motherly love for Govinda.

The culture of worshiping this image of the Lord is very strong in India, and in various ancient temples you can see images of happy cows around a beautiful bluish cowherd boy dancing and playing the flute.

Do cows have a soul?

Most of us have probably never asked this question. I hadn't thought about it before either. The religions traditional for our area contain commandments about the prohibition of killing, but this is interpreted precisely as a prohibition on killing a person. And since, according to the Abrahamic religions, animals are devoid of a soul, they are meant to be food for people. However, Vedic philosophy states that each creature- including an ant, an elephant, a bacterium and a cow - this is a soul embodied in a certain body in accordance with the actions that it performed in its past life. To paraphrase a well-known song by Vysotsky, if a living creature has inclinations towards pig life, then it will be born as a pig. And the higher a living being is on the evolutionary ladder, that is, the more developed consciousness is in him, the more sinful it will be to deprive him of his life. Therefore there is big difference between picking and eating a lettuce leaf (which is also a living being) and killing an animal, not to mention a human. Therefore, killing a cow is considered a grave sin and is equated with the murder of a mother.

Manure and cow urine

Now let's talk about the economy. In the old days, wealth was calculated not by the number of mythical numbers in a bank account, but by how many cows and grain a person had. It was this that was an indicator of the prosperity and stability of society, not only in India, but also in other countries. traditional cultures in many countries of the world.

The writings of India, which have come down to our days, contain not only spiritual instructions, but also quite practical guide about how to prosper economically. Much attention is paid to cows. It says that all five substances that come from a cow are pure and can be used both in cooking and in medicine. It's about about milk, sour milk (yogurt), ghee, manure and urine.

Manure can not only fertilize the soil. Dung cakes, which villagers dry on the walls of their houses, tree trunks and fences today, can be used when cleaning the house. Manure has been scientifically proven to have antiseptic properties. Walls are smeared with manure in houses so that it is not so hot in summer - it keeps cool well and after drying it has practically no smell. Also, manure is used for heating the stove. I once asked my grandmother how they got rid of mosquitoes in the village before the invention of fumigators, and even more so before electricity. She said that in the evenings they lit a dung cake, put it in an iron bucket and placed it in the middle of the hut. Not only mosquitoes flew away from the smoke, but also, as it was believed, unclean spirits. Manure is also added to Ayurvedic remedies, medicines and cosmetics.

Cow urine is also medicine. Ayurvedic firms sell pure cow urine to treat various bodily disorders and add it to many formulations. In India, there are huge enterprises that have become rich precisely by selling funds based on cow products, for example, Patanjali and Govardhan.

Previously, people knew these secrets, so a cow, ceasing to give milk due to old age or calving, did not become a burden - not only in an ethical, but also in an economic sense. The same applies to bulls. As I mentioned, bulls are used in agriculture until now: they plow the land, transport goods, there is an irrigation system based on bullish strength.

About the benefits of milk

The scriptures of India, in contrast to the newfangled theories about the dangers of milk, recommend drinking milk every day. In the tradition of the Hindus - to drink sweetened hot milk with spices in the mornings and evenings. The biographies of the saints say that many hermits and ascetics ate only milk, since Ayurveda claims that milk contains everything necessary for healthy life elements. At the same time, it clears our mind and promotes our spiritual development.

India is called the land of cows. However, the current situation is such that to find good things in India cow's milk very hard. The packaged milk in stores is basically a mixture of buffalo milk with cow's milk and yet obscure additives. Hindus use it only to add to tea. And the love for tea, instilled by the British, is so strong today that many locals simply refuse milk. Those who want to drink it look for a milkman who delivers milk to them from his cows. But vouch for good quality this milk is also not necessary - it is often also diluted. Yes, and cows, which are released to walk the streets and eat everything, are unlikely to produce milk that is good for health.

Natalia Fedorova, photo by Ananta Vrindavan and Indradyumna Swami

India is a unique country. Many people know that the sacred animal in India is the cow. It seems strange and unusual for people who grow it for slaughter. The people of India treat all animals with respect, but the cow is the leader. This is a kind and bright creature, endowed with wisdom, peace and love for all living things.

Many people know that the sacred animal in India is the cow.

To understand why the cow became a sacred animal in India, one must look back. Cow legends are passed down from generation to generation:

1. One day the Rajah's son became very ill, no one could help him. The boy was getting weaker day by day. The father called on the help of the gods, spending days and nights in prayer. One day a stray cow came to the house. The Raja thought it was a sign of heaven. The child was given milk to drink, and he began to get better. Since then, it is believed that cow's milk has great power, helps with various ailments.
2. Ancient writings testify that during the creation of the world, the Gods took out a cow from the ocean, capable of fulfilling any desire. Today it is believed that any cow can fulfill wishes, the main thing is to find the right approach to it.
3. Another legend says that a cow is needed to move to another world after death, only it can help a person overcome this path. The deceased must hold on tightly to the tail so as not to get lost along the way.

Why a cow is a sacred animal (video)

How do animals live in India

The Indian cow is protected by law. The authorities strictly monitor the safety of the animal. They can not be beaten, scared, kicked out. For killing a cow, they go to jail. They can walk where they see fit: along the road, pedestrian crossings, they can bask on the beach, go into other people's yards. Nobody has the right to stop her. In this country, it is customary to let a cow pass on the road, but not a pedestrian. Some try to seize the moment and cross the road with her.

Another explanation why the cow is a sacred animal is practical. The Hindus consider her the Great Nurse, and they are right. During her life, she feeds a person with milk, gives manure for, which is used in medicine. After death, people dress in her skin.

It is a great honor to be a shepherd. According to legend, God descended to earth in the form of Krishna. He grew up in a shepherd's family, loved cows very much and even played the flute for them.

Not always a sacred animal lives happily. Hindus love and revere her very much, but the death of a cow in the house is considered terrible sin. To atone for this sin, the owner must make a pilgrimage to all the holy places of the country. Upon returning home, he is obliged to feed all the brahmins in the area. Not everyone can afford this, so sick cows are driven out of the house. That is why there are so many stray cows in India.

It is believed that if a Hindu eats a cow, then in the afterlife he will be overtaken by terrible Physical punishment. There will be as many of them as there are hairs on the body of an eaten cow.

These animals roam freely even on the runways of the airfield. In order to make room, the recorded sounds of the tiger's growl are used.

Indians treat all animals with respect, but the cow is the leader

The holy cow is a Divine being, to offend her means to anger God.

1. In order to provide yourself with benefits in the afterlife, you need to care for, protect, wash and feed the animal.
2. Even if a resident of India were to die of hunger, he would not eat a cow walking quietly nearby.
3. The Vedic texts say that the cow is the universal mother.
4. Cow's milk is able to awaken the most good qualities.
5. Clarified butter, or ghee, is used in religious rituals.
6. Even cow dung has tremendous power. It is used to cleanse the home.
7. Hindus have worshiped the cow as a deity since ancient times. It is believed that the peace and tranquility of existence depend on the animal. The place where she was was energetically clean and bright.
8. The Hindu cow is able to protect from evil and dark forces, help a person to atone for sins and avoid hell.

Zoolatry in various religions

India is not the only country where animal worship takes place. For example, East Asia worship the tiger. The Chinese town of Kunming is the main place of worship. A special tiger festival exists in Nepal. Vietnam is famous for its many tiger temples. It is considered a good tradition to decorate the entrance to a temple or dwelling with images of a tiger. This animal, according to the indigenous people, is able to drive away evil spirit and evil spirits.

The inhabitants of Thailand are kind to white elephants, seeing them as the embodiment of the souls of the dead. Europe and America attaches special importance to wolves, considering them strong and fearless. However, representatives Eastern culture cannot afford such an attitude. For them, the wolf is a symbol of debauchery, anger and meanness.

The Turks consider the horse a sacred animal. Many representatives agree with them. Islamic world. The horse is both a friend and an ally. A real warrior and ruler is always on horseback.

But India has gone the furthest. Not only the cow in India deserves attention. Dogs are messengers of death, guarding the gates to Heaven. The elephant is a significant figure in religious teachings. The tiger is associated with the god Shiva, and spectacled snakes God wears around his neck as an ornament. most sacred snake considered a cobra.

Service to animals, reverence and worship - this is zoolatry. Animals become objects of worship. Hindus build temples in honor of sacred animals, protect them, dedicate holidays, dances and festivals to them. In ancient times, warriors performed special ceremonies to achieve the favor of an animal. The man was unable to cope natural phenomena and wild animals. Religious rituals allowed them to overcome their fears and gave them hope for survival. Each tribe had its own sacred beast, which they worshipped. Multiple drawings on stones and in caves make it possible to better understand the significance and importance of these rituals. This is how the world of ancient people was arranged. The worship of certain animals is an ancient tradition.

The sacred cow in India, like other sacred animals, is endowed with divine power. It is believed that through them God speaks to people. To offend such an animal means to commit a sin.

Sacred animals of India (video)

A look into the past

Hinduism is one of the most ancient religions. It originated as a Dravidian belief. When the Aryans came to this territory, conquering the lands, they contributed to religious teachings. Presumably, they were immigrants from the current territory of Russia. The Aryans were more adapted to life than the local population. They could hunt, engage in agriculture, cattle breeding. Which type of activity the tribe preferred depended on climatic conditions. Territories near rivers were suitable for growing different cultures. The steppes were used for cattle breeding. The Aryans could not engage in agriculture, as the soil was unsuitable. Raising livestock was the only way to feed themselves. The choice was small:

1. Tour. This animal successfully exists in the herd. It was not difficult to domesticate him. Initially, its manure was used for fertilizer.
2. Sheep. It was noticed that she grows quickly, gives good offspring. The meat was used for food, and the warm skin was useful in everyday life.
3. Goat. Kept for milk. Goat milk It tasted good, it was useful, but it was always lacking.
4. Cow. The first thing people noticed was that milk yield is much higher than that of a goat. She gave milk much longer, and it was more satisfying and healthier. The manure did a good job of fertilizing the soil. In the future, they began to use the skin, which increased the awareness of the importance of this animal in human life.

As a result, the cow became the main and main breadwinner for people. When an animal plays an important role in a person's life, various magical abilities and special powers begin to be attributed to it. Children could drink cow's milk, which means that the first person was fed with the milk of this animal. The gods drank this milk, which means that the cow is a sacred animal. Aryans settled all over the world and spread love and respect everywhere. In mythology, you can often find the image of a cow or a bull. For example, Zeus was depicted as a bull, and his wife as a cow. So these tribes reached India. The Dravidians were subjugated, the Aryans planted their religion, views and teachings. Thus, the veneration of the cow and love for it came here. The cow is a sacred animal of India, the Great Mother, holy and immaculate. God Shiva rides on a white bull, and no one dares to doubt the divine origin of the cow.

Hinduism is one of the most ancient religions. Originated as a Dravidian belief

Some people find this attitude ridiculous. Others look at it with tenderness. An important and necessary condition is respect for traditions when crossing the border. In whatever city of India a person comes, one must remember that a cow is a sacred animal. After all, as you know, ignorance does not exempt from punishment.

Each country has its own special customs and signs. They were formed throughout the history of the society of the state under the influence cultural characteristics acquired in the course of development.

This article will focus on the Indian cow - an animal that is considered sacred in India. Most likely, the vast majority of readers are aware of this interesting fact, but not everyone can boast of knowledge regarding direct awareness of the reasons for such a not-too-obvious custom. This article will tell the reader exactly about them.

It should be noted that human culture puts special accents on animals. "Our smaller brothers" are mentioned in myths different countries, become heroes of fairy tales, and are even marked by special roles in religious texts. All this can subsequently affect the behavior of the society of a certain state, which you should definitely find out about before visiting this country.

Perhaps everyone could ask this question. Indeed, it is not entirely clear why this particular animal was chosen by the Indians as sacred. It should immediately be noted that not only in India, a cow is a sacred animal. The cow is also mentioned in Scandinavian myths, playing an important role in the creation of all living things. Animal worship is part of the dogmas of many religions of the world.

Choice cows raj as a sacred animal is not surprising. What qualities can an ordinary cow be associated with? Calmness, kindness, serenity. Indians believe that cows have a number of maternal qualities, which include care, wisdom, kindness.

A cow is simply impossible, or very difficult, associate with something unpleasant, evil, dark. Since ancient times, this animal has been valued by people because of milk and meat. It is worth noting the fact that until now the presence of a cow in one's household is highly valued.

Gallery: cow - a sacred animal in India (25 photos)

Why did the cow become a sacred animal in India?

As mentioned above, the sacred cow plays big role in different traditional foundations of different societies. But it is in India that this animal is the object of real worship.

In order to determine the reason for the emergence of such a cult of worship of the sacred cow in India, one should simply refer to the texts of the Indian religion, in which the animal appears not just as a certain symbol, but represents something sacred and important.

So, a few legends about the cow that emphasize the meaning and explain the status of the sacred animal:

1. It is far from a secret that the Ganges River in India is considered sacred by the inhabitants of this country. According to the beliefs of the Indians, it is through it that the soul of a person goes to heaven. Accordingly, to get to heaven, you need to swim across the river. Here, it is the holy cow that acts as a kind of guide, because you can swim across the entire river by holding on to its tail;
2. In one of the most sacred texts of Hinduism, the Puranaha, there is a legend that tells of the creation of the world in a very interesting way. In the process of creating everything that exists, the Gods took out the Kamdhenu cow from the ocean, which was able to fulfill any desire. It is not difficult to guess that the Indians see Kamdhena in every cow, hoping that the sacred animal will help their most secret dreams come true;
3. The sacredness of the cow is reinforced by its importance in terms of human nutrition. Indians consider cows to be real nurses, since their milk, as well as dairy products, are very beneficial for human health.

Also worth noting are some Interesting Facts about cows concerning their sacred status in India.

India. Cows. Cows in India. Everyone knows that cows are considered sacred in India. But what does that even mean? Are they idolized? Are they worshipped? How is the life of these minions of fate? Is it true that they just walk the streets of Indian cities? That they don't belong to anyone?

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Let's figure it out.

Hinduism does give cows a special status. Since ancient times, they have been considered symbols of wealth and abundance. By the way, this was not only the case with the Indians - the ancient Egyptians and Romans also saw status animals in them. But among the Hindus, this respect moved to the next level - the cow was not just a breadwinner, but also a source of heat (cow dung cakes in India are still used as fuel), fertilizer and labor.

AT ancient religion In India, the earth goddess Prithivi appears in the form of a cow. And although in Hinduism the cow is already a deity, its meat is Taboo for believers. The cow is considered the embodiment of selflessness - after all, it gives a lot of useful things to a person. How can you eat the meat of such a creature?

Walking through the streets of Indian cities, cows are indeed encountered every now and then. Even in the huge () Delhi there are areas where they are, and even in smaller cities, almost at every turn.

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At first glance, it may seem that all these cows are ownerless. Actually it is not. Each cow has an owner who releases it to "graze" on what lies badly.

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Cows roam freely through the streets of the city all day long, and in the evening they return home. By the way, as they explained to me, bulls, unlike cows, often do not really belong to anyone. What is the point of keeping an animal that does not give milk, the Hindus argue. Bulls just live on the street, and sometimes walking cows fly from them.

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At the same time, Indians treat cows without undue trepidation. If necessary, they are whipped with rods and even beaten with sticks. Shouts drive them away from places where they can not. That is, there is no question of any worship, or even special reverence.

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You can often see cows grazing on piles of city garbage. Lot food waste they dump them right on the street, and the cattle do not hesitate to chew them with a peaceful, thoughtful look. But some are not averse to trying "strong" treats, nibbling on junk iron, or even trying to bite rusty cars.

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Cows love to lie down in the middle of the street, which greatly annoys local tuk-tuk and rickshaw drivers. In old cities, the streets are narrow, and sometimes you can’t get around the lying animals.

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But they get along well with other residents of Indian streets - dogs.

She felt responsible for these cute (but generally useless) dogs - after all, she tamed them.

And Indian cows have learned to walk up and down stairs. This is a very comical sight, it is clearly not easy for clumsy animals to go down the stairs, but nevertheless they have pricked up and do it every day.

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The Hindu ban on eating cow meat has played an important role in the history of the country more than once.

For example, in the middle of the 19th century, the British had entire armies of mercenaries from the local population in the service of the British. They were called sepoys. Once there was a rumor among them that new packages of cartridges were rubbed either with cow or pork fat. (Some part of the sepoys were Muslims who should not eat pork). The fact is that the soldiers of that time, in order to load the gun, had to break this packaging with their teeth. The British authorities were quick to assure the soldiers that they were not using any animal fat, and offered to supply the sepoys with unlubricated cartridges. But with this they only confirmed the original rumors, and in 1857 the soldiers rebelled. The Sepoy Rebellion lasted over a year and is considered by some to be India's first (albeit unsuccessful) war of independence.

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When, a hundred years later, India gained its independence from the British, the ban on cow meat again affected political environment. Many Muslims lived on the territory of the country, who were very fond of eating beef. They were not ready to give up such an important part of their diet. The desire of the Indians to impose a ban on the slaughter of cows exacerbated the already strong friction between Hindus and Muslims, and eventually Pakistan broke away from India, becoming independent state in which Islam is the official religion.

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To date, the slaughter of cows is prohibited in the vast majority of states, although federal level no such law exists. And some states even prohibit the sale of cows (this is disrespectful to the animal!) It is also often illegal to transport cows from one state to another, although this does not stop anyone.

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It should be noted here that some of the cows are actually buffaloes (and therefore buffaloes ... buffaloes?) To my untrained city eye, they are all the same, but for Indians the difference is quite significant. After all, the slaughter of buffaloes no longer falls under either religious or legislative prohibitions!

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If you are offered beef in India, be skeptical about it. It may well be that this is actually buffalo meat. It is not as tasty and much tougher than the meat of "real" cows, which we are all used to.

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True, they say that there are illegal slaughterhouses where real cows are also slaughtered. Since 24 out of 29 states have laws against it, there are ten times more of these underground companies than legal ones.

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But enough of the sad stuff. Most cows (and even buffaloes) in India live happily and serenely. You look at them from the outside - here they are, the masters of life. Where can you find these animals? I, for example, at the station, met several people right on the platform.

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I didn’t understand, to be honest, it was they themselves who wandered here, or the owners dragged them, and were going to load them onto the train. To be honest, after what I saw on Indian trains (), I would not be surprised in the least.

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Some more photos of Indian cows in their natural environment:

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Not all of them lead carefree lives. Some are harnessed - in the literal sense. It's not clear if it's a cow or a buffalo? How to distinguish?

It's good to be a sacred animal. I want here too. And you? Would you agree to be reincarnated as an Indian cow?

In India - special treatment to all animals. It was influenced by Hinduism. According to this cult, to abuse an animal is to defy the god himself, because the gods rode animals. Hindus believe in reincarnation. According to this belief, the soul of any deceased can move into an animal. And no one wants such a fate for themselves.

Attitude towards cows in India

The Indian people show a particularly careful feeling towards the cow. She is considered sacred animal in India. They revere her as the Mother who, together with her milk, gives Life to everything living on this Earth. Therefore, she is accepted as a full member of society among the Indian people. She is not allowed to be hit. You can meet her even in an expensive restaurant. The owner of the restaurant will not be outraged. He will give the sacred cow something tasty and calmly lead such a "guest" to the exit. cow in india can feel at ease right on the roadway. And all drivers will go around it until the animal itself moves to another place. For the kill sacred cow in India may be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison. And the person who has done this will not worry more about the fact that he is threatened with prison. He will be sure that he destroyed his karma for several lives ahead by killing sacred animal in india.

This animal behaves like a real mother. She is the breadwinner for the people. Is it possible to kill your mother in order to satiate yourself with her meat? For all believing Hindus, this is extreme savagery. Therefore, none of them can afford to eat cow meat. By protecting a sacred cow in India, one is protecting God himself. Many prayers are dedicated to her.

Cows can roam Indian beaches. Interestingly, the cows in India do not moo like ours. They rather growl. Their sound is more like the growl of a tiger.

When a cow gets old, many people just kick her out into the street. Indians believe that they are obligated to make a big donation if an animal dies in their home. Since not everyone can afford such expenses, it is easier to let the animal go. So poor homeless animals sit on the roadway, forming traffic jams.

Clumsy, at first glance, the animal is endowed with a far-sighted mind and quick reaction. The elephant in India was a reliable support and provided great assistance in the everyday life of the Indians. He carried heavy loads. Was reliable vehicle in difficult places. This animal was caught in the wild and taught to obey a person. In captivity, elephants bred well, but they were taken to help only after seven years of age. Despite the fact that these are large animals, but up to the age of seven, elephants are considered weak and unable to do work.

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Elephants were used in wars. They were dressed in combat uniforms and they made a terrible impression on the enemy. It was thanks to these animals that in ancient times it was possible to force the soldiers of Alexander the Great to flee.

From the distant past elephant in india was the personification of wisdom, strength and prudence. His figure serves as the coat of arms of royalty. It is this animal that is a symbol of those qualities that the head of the executive branch should have: a sense of superiority, a penetrating mind, mentality, patience and friendliness.

Veneration of snakes in India

Only in this country do snakes live so freely. You can meet snakes everywhere in India, even a multi-star hotel can have such a "guest". During the monsoon rains, water fills their dwellings, and then many snakes appear in the dwellings of people. Faced with a snake in his house, a Hindu will not rush at it with a stick. He will try to convince the snake to leave his home. If she does not want to do this, then the owner will call the snake charmer for help. And no one will be surprised, because the snake is also considered sacred. animals of india. The spellcasting profession is a dying one. For his work, this man received only up to 40 rupees per day. This money is absolutely not enough to provide for his family. necessary funds for life. In addition, people who practice the spell have severe lung diseases. According to doctors, this happens because, when playing a special instrument, a person overstrains the lungs. These people are slightly changing their direction in business. They create small groups that catch snakes in big cities. After all, from a bite snakes in india a wide range of people are dying.

most dangerous snake considered a cobra. After she bit, everyone wants to sleep. Then the speech becomes confused, clouding of consciousness is observed, the respiratory muscles are paralyzed, resulting in death.

The bite of the coral snake and green viper, which are found in the northeastern part of India, is also fatal. Of course, there are vaccines against the bite of these snakes, but it is not always possible to apply them on time.

There are two hundred and sixteen kinds of snakes in India. Of these, fifty-two species are considered poisonous. Therefore, it is necessary to be very careful in this country.

A splintered bamboo stick serves as a tool to trap these creatures. People use this simple tool to catch snakes, take them out of the city and release them into the wild.

The problem with dogs

Very interesting dogs in India. For some reason, they all have elongated muzzles and many-talking eyes. Dogs have almost the same rights as their owner, who is often chosen for themselves. Dogs can meet and accompany a person on the beach area. They do not beg for anything, but amiably try to look into the eyes. If such a dog likes a person, she can put her head on his knees, recognizing him as her friend. Dogs can often be seen on poles in front of the villa. The pillars are two meters high. How do they get there? This is a mystery to Indians too.

But the most unusual and interesting is how dogs see off the sun. To do this, they go to the ocean, find a comfortable place for themselves under the palm trees and concentrate their gaze on the setting sun. Silently they watch the play between the light and the ocean. As soon as the sun disappears, the dogs silently rise and retire for the night. Looking at them, doubts that they were human in their past lives disappear.

India, unfortunately, has the largest number of stray dogs in the world. And this is a huge problem for the whole country, because about 20,000 people die from rabies every year. In remote rural areas (where people are not educated) there is an opinion that after a bite you can get pregnant from a dog. And many believe in it, so their behavior becomes very strange. People say that puppies grow inside them and even begin to bark. Instead of referring to professional doctors they go to the medicine man. And he gives his instructions, with the help of which the puppies should supposedly “dissolve and exit” through the digestive tract.

Amazing Indian cats

Indian cats are also different from our usual cats. They all have an elongated muzzle, the same shape as cows and dogs. You will not hear from an Indian cat an affectionate purr or a habitual meow. They growl impetuously, as cows do. They have the character of a pronounced melancholic.

Previously, there were tens of thousands of tigers in this country. At night, people were afraid to move far from the lights, so as not to become a tasty morsel for the tiger. It is man's fault that large quantity tigers turned into cannibals. Often the bullet did not immediately kill the beast, but only wounded him. Wounded and weakened, the beast could hunt only weak prey. The man himself turned out to be this prey.

The Champawat tigress is singled out as the most dangerous. On account of her more than 400 killed. She was killed by famous hunter Jim Corbett.

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The Bengal tiger is famous for its beauty and popularity. Its habitat is Himalayan mountains, forests, plains and plateaus.

Today wild nature does not contain a large number these beautiful animals. Now they are under protection, so their number began to increase again.

The Indian people favorably treat monkeys, considering them also sacred individuals. These animals simply fill all the space in cities. They are far from harmless. Monkeys often bite people, harm their homes. A flock of monkeys make faces at passers-by, take away their food and take away their hats. Therefore, they are caught. But these animals are quite smart and it is not so easy to catch them. Nevertheless, people are merciful to the monkeys, feeding them. Those monkeys that were caught and taken out of the city return after some time.

pig toilet

Pigs are far from stupid animals. Saving themselves from hunger, they devour everything that comes in front of them. They do not disdain even inedible food, eating garbage waste and even human feces.

The pig latrine in Goa is an ordinary rustic toilet above a dug hole that is connected to a pigsty. All pigs devour everything that falls into their trough. Such toilets still exist in India today.

Indian vultures

Nature created them as scavengers. Thanks to their huge wings, they can circle above the ground for hours. Their beaks can dig and devour flesh. These birds play an important role in ecology.

Twenty years ago there were a huge number of them in India. Then they began to die out due to an incomprehensible kidney disease. They have almost disappeared. Diclofenac was found to be the cause of their death. This drug was given to cows for pain relief. Eating the corpses of cows, the organism of the vultures could not cope with this medicine and they died. The Indian authorities banned the use of this drug because vultures were replaced by rats and wild dogs. This led to a surge in diseases among people.

Very diverse and unique in its own way animal world India. It is filled with cheetahs and jackals, elephants and camels, deer, bears, tigers and many other animals. In total, there are 350 types of mammals, about 1200 different species of birds and 20,000 species of insects. The richest fauna in this country.

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