Vedas look upon the cow as a source of wealth. The cow is
extolled as Kamadhenu meaning giver of pleasure, love and desire. Hindus have
always regarded cow as sacred and treasured it. In many Hindu religious texts,
cattle played an important role in spiritual stories, rituals and economy.
The legend of creation centers on the cow. The cow is
mentioned in various contexts as rivers, rains clouds and mother of Gods and
earth. These concepts convey that the cow is life giving and is a symbol of
femininity.
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