**Namaste Steemian** --- --- As in my [last post](https://steemit.com/nature/@sillentkiller/cow-politics) I asked for motivations to share my thoughts and present status of Cows, through Likes or Comments. Yes, I recieved few likes which was enough for me to write so here I am with a new series of blog posts --- **Cow Politics Series** --- **Chapter 1 : Origin and Importance of Cow in Hinduism** --- ![unnamed.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmVu8YjjasnWvDokT1FbQy49t6qUJ9MVoEtTXdLD5hdRxT/unnamed.jpg) [Source](http://theindianpolitics.com/2019/07/21/protecting-cattle-from-smugglers/) --- In Hinduism Cow is one of the most sacred animal which is also known as **"Kamdhenu"**. >Kamdhenu means the Cow which is from heaven and which fulfills every desire. **Fascinating? isn't it?** In Hinduism Cow is treated as Mother and also get worshipped like a Goddess. It's a good way to treat animals as they also have full rights to live their full life. **What's your thoughts on this?** According to legends Cow emerged from **"Samundramanthan"** Samundramanthan itself is a vast topic to discuss, so right now I'll not talk a lot about it as it would deviate us from our main topic. Samundra means "Ocean" and "Manthan" literally means Churning, so literary it means "Ocean Churning" but in Hinduism every word has a deep meaning and one should dig deeper in their brains to understand it's real meaning. For Now just take it literally and take it as Ocean Churning done by Devas and Asuras. >Devas are celestial beings associated with various aspects of the cosmos. >Asuras are described in Indian texts as powerful superhuman demigods with good or bad qualities. During Samundramanthan many divine and precious treasures were bought up from the depth, like 1. **Chandra** : The Moon 2. **Parijata** : A beautiful and fragrant tree now planted in Indra’s heaven 3. **Airavata** : The four-tusked elephant 4. **Kamadhenu** : The cow of plenty 5. **Madira** : The goddess of wine 6. **Kalpavriksha** : The wish-fulfilling tree 7. **Apsaras** : Celestial dancers 8. **Uccaihshravas** : The celestial horse 9. **Lakshmi** : Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity 10. **Panchajanya** : Lord Vishnu’s conch 11. **Kaumodaki & Sharanga** : Lord Vishnu’s mace and magic bow 12. **Ratnas** : Gems and jewels 13. **Dhanvantari** : The Physician of Gods who come up with the main item for which Devas and Asuras were doing Samundramanthan 14. **Amrit** : Nectar of Immortality --- ![Webp.net-gifmaker.gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZfhZMZcHw27AdiLPNi5Qfk6FnLTgzSws7nZ5wnvtZLUd/Webp.net-gifmaker.gif) --- So till now you read about the origin of Cow according to Hinduism and importance of Cow in its society, There is lots more chapter to go but I don't want to bombard you with lots of text in one go. In my coming chapters I'll discuss about many festivals related to Cows and the present status of Cows in India. **Stay Tuned** --- --- Everybody needs some knowledge to grow and I would love to learn from you, Please guide me with your valuable comments. I would really appreciate it. --- I would like to thanks in advance, Please give me your valuable time to read this as I really put my time and efforts to write it and make it attractive. I know it's not best but I want to learn from your comments Please allow me to grow. **Thank You So Much :)** @steemcurator01 @steemcurator02 @mohitsingh1 @neerajkr03 @bestofindia @dharamps @ochang @vivek02 @lavanyalakshman @nainaztengra @rishabh99946 @sduttaskitchen @nidhu @amitsharma @nainaztengra @somyasingh @ayazali @minnowbooster @booming01 @booming04 @boomerang @trafalgar @tipu ![Webp.net-gifmaker (1).gif](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRNQAGXcM9GLW3a4RGUGUtFgFRwpfHZJ9aZVZRpbCkP2T/Webp.net-gifmaker%20(1).gif) #originalcontent #india #hinduism #philosophy #cowpolitics