Cow: 5 definitions
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Cow means something in Buddhism, Pali, Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Cows were regarded as wealth and were the backbone of the economy of ancient Indians, i.e., Aryans. Wars were fought for acquiring cows. Cattle were one of the most frequently used animals described in Vēda. Cows were regarded as mother (Gomātā) and referred to as Aghaṇya. The Vedic Society in India was dominated by the “cow culture” and Vedic people adored the cow and regarded it as the source of their good fortune, happiness, and good health (Ṛgvēda 6.28.1, 6). It is believed that the religious priests, who had the responsibility of maintaining cattle, were the first animal healers or veterinarians.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
In Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana or tantric Buddhism)
The Cow is associated with the Yoginī (female deity) named Gāvī, being situated in the Medinīcakra, according to the 10th century Ḍākārṇava-tantra: one of the last Tibetan Tantric scriptures belonging to the Buddhist Saṃvara tradition consisting of 51 chapters.—Accordingly, the medinīcakra refers to one of the three divisions of the dharma-puṭa (‘dharma layer’), situated in the Herukamaṇḍala. The 36 pairs of Ḍākinīs [viz., Gāvī] and Vīras are yellow in color; the shapes of their faces are in accordance with their names [e.g., Cow]; they have four arms; they hold a skull bowl, a skull staff, a small drum, and a knife.
Tibetan Buddhism includes schools such as Nyingma, Kadampa, Kagyu and Gelug. Their primary canon of literature is divided in two broad categories: The Kangyur, which consists of Buddha’s words, and the Tengyur, which includes commentaries from various sources. Esotericism and tantra techniques (vajrayāna) are collected indepently.
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Partial matches: The, The, Cow, Te.
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Search found 568 books and stories containing Cow, Cows, The cow; (plurals include: Cows, Cowses, The cows). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Animal Kingdom (Tiryak) in Epics (by Saranya P.S)
Chapter 6.18 - How the Godana should be performed
Chapter 6.15 - Godana In Mahabharata
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.108 < [Section XI - Expiation of “Minor Offences”: Cow-killing (goghna)]
Verse 5.126 < [Section XIII - Purification of Substances]
Verse 9.124 < [Section XVI - Detailed Laws of Partition among Sons]
Gobhila-grihya-sutra (by Hermann Oldenberg)
Atharvaveda ancillary literature (Study) (by B. R. Modak)
Part 3b.12 - The Gosanti ceremony < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Part 2.5 - The Tiladhenu-vidhi < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Part 2.12 - The Gosahasra-vidhi < [Chapter 2b - A Topical Analysis of the Atharvaveda-Parisistas]
Ritual drink in the Iranian and Indian traditions (by Nawaz R. Guard)
31. Drink of charmed milk of cow for securing prosperity of cows < [Chapter 6 - Drinks under Medicine and Magic]
17. The drink associated with Govrata < [Chapter 7 - Drinks under Prayashcittas and ordeals]
2. Drink of water as a cure < [Chapter 6 - Drinks under Medicine and Magic]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 93 - Greatness of Gomukha Tīrtha < [Section 1 - Tīrtha-māhātmya]
Chapter 13 - The Importance of Śrāddha Dāna < [Section 2 - Vastrāpatha-kṣetra-māhātmya]
Chapter 2 - Satyaloka < [Section 1 - Pūrvārdha]
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