Lord Krishna states in Srimad Bhagavad-Gita: chapter 10, verse 28
dhenunam asmi kamadhuk
dhenunam-among cows, asmi-I am, kamadhuk-the wish fulfilling cow
Among cows I am the wish fulfilling cow.
In this verse Lord Krishna reveals that among cows He is manifested as the kamadhuk meaning kamadhenu the original wish fulfilling cows known as the surabhi cows. Just who and what are thesurabhi cows and how the surabhi cows attained such an elevated and exalted position that they are able to represent a portion of the energy of the supreme Lord Krishna will be revealed in the following information given in the Anusasana Parva of the Mahabharata by Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa.
The surabhi cow descended from the spiritual worlds and manifested herself in the heavenly spheres from the aroma of celestial nectar for the benefit of all created beings. The direct descendants of the surabhi cows are the sacred cows from the continent India which are uniquely distinguished the same as the surabhi by the beautiful hump on their backs and the wonderfully soft folds of skin under their necks. Since all cows in existence in the world today are factual descendants of the sacred cows of India they are all holy as well and should always be lovingly cared for and protected with the highest esteem and greatest respect. One should never cause harm to cows in any way even in a dream and one should never ever even think of eating the flesh of cows as there is no action more sinful in all of creation then cow killing.
Cows are the mothers of all creatures. Cows are verily the mothers of the 33 crores of demigods that administrate creation in the material existence throughout all the universes. Cows are the goddesses of the gods and the refuge of all auspiciousness. Cows bestow every kind of happiness and for these reason they always are worshippable. Cows are the support of all the worlds for by their milk they nourish terrestrials beings and by their ghee offered in sacrifice they nourish the denziens of the celestial realms. Nothing superior to cows.
A cow should not be owned by one who is a killer of cows or a seller to killers of cows, by one who is unrighteous, by one who is sinful, by one who is untruthful in speech, and by one who is outside of the Vedic culture nor should cows ever be given to one such as these. Gifts of cows should be made after ascertaining and determining the qualification of the receiver. Cows should never be given unto those whose residence they are likely to suffer from fire or sun. Cows should always be given away accompanied by their calves. Those cows who have been rescued from situations of distress or have been received from humble farmers unable to continue to take care of them properly are considered to be most auspicious.
Dharma can be practiced by a person established in Satva Guna and devoid of Raja and Tamo guna. When we look at the source of Satva, Cow emerges as one of the major source. So Dharma and Cow protection are firmly linked together. Cow milk, Ghee, Butter are sattvika in nature and help enhance the Satva guna in us when consumed regularly. When the Satva guna increases in a human being he naturally becomes peaceful, truthful, and free from greed. These are the principles on which Dharma is established.
- Gopashtami is a festival that commemorates the day Lord Sri Krishana ji was promoted to cowherd from a herder of calves. On the anniversary of this day, which usually falls in November, herders bring hundreds of cows and their calves to Brij Dham from nearby barns.
- The cows are beautifully decorated for the occasion: they are painted, their horns are gilded, and they wear ankle bracelets and splendid peacock-feather crowns. As the herders drive the animals through the narrow streets of Brij Dham, men and boys tease and harry them in a riotous rite called “cow play.” Finally the cows are driven to Govardhan Puja Courtyard where they are rewarded with a feast of sweet dishes specially prepared for them.
What is said in Vedas?
It is said in the Vedas that all Gods, Goddess, including the Trinity has their abode in the cow. It brings auspicious to those who worship it on Fridays. Also worshipping mother Kamadenu or Cow helps in alleviating the sins committed by our ancestors and it wipes out the curses of them on us.
Legend
Many gems, animal and gods appeared when the Gods and Demons churned the milky ocean. One such animal is Kamadenu. This divine cow has the capacity to fulfill the very thought of a desire.
Once Kamadenu left the Gods and reached the ashram of sage Vasishta. As one can see that it was this sage who was an inspiration to all to understand the importance of ‘Gho Pooja’. Sage Vasishta advised King Dilipan to worship Kamadenu as he was childless. The king obeyed the sage and he had a child by the blessings of Kamadenu.
Kamadenu also helped in creating an army for Vashista to fight a battle with Vishwamitra who wanted to take away this divine cow from him.
The right day to worship a cow
Go Pooja and Lakshmi Pooja can be performed during the Tamil month of Thai (Jan 14th to Feb 14th) on a Friday as Venus is the ruling star of the day and the deity for Venus is Goddess Lakshmi.
Benefits obtained
Goddess Lakshmi and Cow helps to remove poverty, gives a person health, wealth and comfort. Child for childless couple and it removes the deadliest sins ever committed. It helps to repay debts and gives strength to overcome enemies.
Abode of gods is the Cow
Around 36 divine beings have taken abode in the body of a cow and so it is a sin to harm it and it has to be treated with reverence.
Some are as below
1. At the base of horns reside Brahma and Vishnu and in the tip is all holy water and Ganga.
2. In the forehead is Lord Shiva and in the middle of forehead is Goddess Uma
3. The nose is Ganapathy and in the tip resides Muruga
4. In the heart resides Lord Yama
5. In the cow dung is the holy river Yamuna
6. All gods reside at the base of the tail
7. Goddess Lakshmi resides at the hind part of the cow
8. The sages, Muni reside in the hair of this holy animal
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