The Sacred Cow!
August 21st 2007 06:11
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This is the first time I have realized why the cow was sacred to Hindus. That is a very good philosophy isn't it?
Chennai, India, 1999
Photograph by Michael S. Yamashita
Women interrupt a shopping trip to stop and feed a cow in Chennai, India.
Because they give sustenance and ask for nothing in return, cows are sacred to Hindus, who view them as symbols of God and Earth.
Their revered status allow cows free reign throughout India’s busy streets, where they often stop traffic.
(Photo shot on assignment for, but not published in, "Marco Polo: Journey Home," July 2001, National Geographic magazine)
I'm sorry I could not enlarge this, some sort of error at National Geographic.
The Sacred Cow and two lovely Indian ladies in their brilliantly coloured Saris
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Comment by Ash
Flashes of memories
I was chatting to a friend who returned from India at the beginning of the year. He mentioned how strange it was to see cows walking wherever they wanted... even on the beach!
They are such gentle creatures and they love their eyes and those long lashes.
Ash
Comment by katyzzz
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I've seen pictures and movies showing it before but this was the first time I realized why.
I think it's a wonderful point of view, and just think how effective they are at slowing the traffic down, which even our laws here can't do.
katyzzz
Comment by Miswanderlust
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We have cows that wander to and fro her but since Texas is a cattle state are slaughtered at a dizzying rate. (so sad)
Mis
Comment by Chic Critique
Cheers
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