GOMATHA

Cow is the abode of all the Gods according to Hindu scriptures. 

"SARVE DEVAAH STHITA DEHE SARVA DEVAMAYEEHI GAOU"

According to Vedic literature, all the demigods and demigoddess reside in every atom of the Cow's body. The name of the Cow in vedas is aghnya, which means inviolable. Another name is ahi [which means not to be killed] and another name is aditi [which means never to be cut into pieces]. The same is reiterated in Garuda purana, Itihaasas, upanishads etc., 

Do Hindus really worship Cow?

India leads the world in terms of Hindu population, with its hindus representing 94.3% of those found worldwide. So Cow should be worshiped in proper way in India. Let us see the facts. Cows are the basis for Dairy industry. India is the highest milk producer in the entire globe. That means highest number of Cows are used in Indian dairy industry. 

What exactly happens to cows in dairy industry?

Cows will be injected with antibiotics and hormones to overweight and yield high amount of milk. Like humans, cows produce milk after giving birth to calf. Both have same gestation period of 9 months.

On average a cow produces 8 calves naturally in her life time. But in dairy industries, cow will be made to deliver 20+ calves forcefully by injecting hormones, semen [artificial insemination] etc., which is highly unethical. 

When Cows are not useful for milk production, they will be sent to slaughter house for beef production. In a shocking statistics, India ranks number one in beef production. 

https://www.bizvibe.com/blog/top-20-worlds-largest-beef-exporters/ 

The next step to dairy industry is beef industry. An anti-cow slaughter agitation started in 1966, which was suppressed by the government during that time. So in India is cow really worshiped? 

Beliefs:

A common myth is if you stop consuming dairy products, then it  leads to deficiency of nutrients. A balanced diet that contains whole grains, pulses, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables etc., ensures that you provide your body with the best nutrition possible. 

Calcium deficiency is another belief. There are many calcium sources like rice, soy, okra, beans, almond etc.,

Another belief is protein deficiency is common when you follow vegetarian/vegan diet. To the surprise of meat eaters, protein is found in all types of food. Our body needs to take protein everyday, as it doesn't have the capacity to keep it as a reserve. In turn if excess protein is taken every day creates a problem to kidneys, due to excessive deamination. 

However, Vitamin B12 is the exception. This is present in soil, which is taken up by plants and animals. Although in the past plants were a good source of it, as traces of soil on these offered a source of it, modern practice of thorough washing of the vegetables removed this opportunity. The best option to prevent vitamin B12 deficiency is, to take a daily supplement. 

Vegan World:

Celebrities inspire many people in many aspects. There are many celebrities who are vegans. Sadaa, Aamir Khan, Sonam kapoor, Kangana Ranaut, Sonakshi Sinha, Jacqueline Fernandez etc., 

I dedicate this post to my friend, who inspired me to become a vegan and pen down this article. I thank my vegan student too, whose conversation is always way ahead and motivates my work. 

Let's start real worship of GOMATHA
Victory of the Light