"Killing cows is not religion; but a reflection of human selfishness''. 

We believe that only what is useful to humans deserves to live, but this mindset goes against Mother Nature.

The Sanatani Rishis were wise people who sought knowledge beyond boundaries. They were the enlightened beings who wrote the Vedas around 6000 years ago, and believed that life is all about living in harmony with nature. They were not defined by any  religion/culture  of todays —whether Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, or Christian etc.

The Sanatani Rishis taught the importance of all living creatures by associating gods and goddesses with various animals, called vahanas (vehicles). For example, Shiva is associated with the bull (Nandi), Lakshmi with the owl, Vishnu with Garuda, and Ganesha with the mouse. These associations symbolize that every living being, regardless of size or form, plays a vital role in maintaining the balance of nature. 

By linking deities with animals, the Rishis conveyed that every creature has a unique purpose and value in the natural order. Each vahana represents qualities like strength, wisdom, or humility, reminding us that all beings are interconnected and essential to the cosmic balance. 

The teachings also shows that humans should respect all creatures, recognizing that harming any part of nature disrupts the entire cosmic balance. Their wisdom encourages us to see nature not as something to exploit for desires.

At Gau Seva Sangha, we serve cows because of their deep spiritual and cultural significance in Sanatana Dharma. The Rishis placed the cow in a position of utmost reverence, believing that all gods and goddesses reside within the cow. This concept, rooted in the Atharva Veda, describes the cow as the abode of 33 deities, including the 12 Adityas, 11 Rudras, 8 Vasus, along with Indra and Prajapati. These deities represent the essential forces of the universe, such as cosmic order, elements, and life’s moral principles. 

However, do not misunderstand that other living beings like the mouse (Ganesha’s vahana), peacock (Kartikeya’s vahana), and others are not important. In fact, all creatures have a vital role in the balance of nature, and they are equally revered in Hindu philosophy. The cow holds a unique position, but we recognize and respect the value of all life.