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India's Sacred Cows
Clip: 2/7/2014 | 4m 45s
Hindus' reverence for cows is conflicting with the realities of modern life in India.
Cows are considered sacred by Hindus in India. They were the favorite animal of Lord Krishna, and they serve as a symbol of wealth, strength, and abundance. But people who want to protect these creatures must also deal with those who think cows are little more than a nuisance.
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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
India's Sacred Cows
Clip: 2/7/2014 | 4m 45s
Cows are considered sacred by Hindus in India. They were the favorite animal of Lord Krishna, and they serve as a symbol of wealth, strength, and abundance. But people who want to protect these creatures must also deal with those who think cows are little more than a nuisance.
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