The cow holds a prominent place in Hinduism. Caring for a cow is equivalent to worshipping all the Gods and Goddesses. Our sacred texts are full of virtues of the cow. The extent of respect for the cow can be gauged by the fact that it is considered “Mother” ; the giver of life.
It is unfortunate that the “Mother” is subject to slaughter. Cow slaughter is common throughout Bangladesh. It also takes place in India but the sheer scale of it in Bangladesh is incomparable .Beef consumption is a routine in Bangladesh.
Cow slaughter ( or indeed , slaughter of any living being ) is a disturbing sight. Walk out on the streets of Dhaka on Eid-al-Adha and one cannot avoid setting eyes on countless cows and other animals being slaughtered mercilessly. Our muslim bretheren must have some consideration for the feelings of us Hindus before they embark on such slaughters.
Hindus must also do more to protect the cow. It is after all a symbol of our faith. It is our mother. We must be aggressive. Our charities must open more cow sheds in Bangladesh. We must speak up against cow slaughter. Our aim is to live peacefully in Bangladesh and practice our religion freely- without harming anyone. It is not too much to ask, is it?
It is very disturbing that cow slaughter is getting increasing acceptance even in predominantly Hindu belts. How can the sentiments of Hindus be ignored so blatantly? Are we not a part of this great nation? The government too must do something about cow slaughter. The cow must be given special status. Hindus must agitate for it. With the fate of the cow, is linked the fate of Hindus in Bangladesh. If the cows perish, we too will. Cow slaughter must stop.
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