Yoga Can Turn You Into a Cow
Yoga has no religion, although it grew up in a devoutly Hindu home. Hindus pay tribute to animals in fascinating ways, with one of the most recognizable deity being the cow. Mahatma Gandhi, India’s most prominent spiritual and political leader, once wrote: “If someone were to ask me what the most important outward manifestation of Hinduism was, I would suggest that it was the idea of cow protection.” Krishna, one of Hinduism’s many gods, is deeply associated with cows as well. He is often referred to as “balagopala,” or “the child who protects the cows” and “govinda,” or “one who makes the cows happy.”
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