THE SACRED COW

At the Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, our guests, their relaxation and wellbeing is the most sacred thing for us, in Hinduism it is cows that are worshipped as sacred.

The cow is one of the most important animals in Asia, especially in India. They symbolize “mother Earth” and nature, as well as fertility and abundance. Cows are considered mothers because they nurse with milk.

Different names are used to refer to them, depending on the different gods. The most popular and important one is “Kâmadhenu”, which means “wish granter”. Although it is also known as “Lakshmî”, goddess of prosperity and abundance.

It is said and believed, that this animal had the power to grant wishes and was generous to humans, hence it being considered sacred.

According to the legend, upon the rise of men, his bodily tissues started to wear out. Then, god Brahmâ, turn himself into a cow and nursed humans with his milk; being both mother and father. In India, worshipping this animal is so important that killing a cow is considered a very serious sin. However, protecting cows awards religious and social merit.

Cows, in spite of being owned by someone, can walk the streets freely not being bothered by anyone. On the other hand, if a cow were to become an obstacle of everyday life, obstructing traffic or eating grass off a market stall, it can be slapped on its snout as that part of their body is not considered sacred. Hindu tradition has it that it lied in court against Shiva in favour of Vishnu.

If you wish to feel worshipped, adored and looked after, come to visit us to our new 5-star luxury resort Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa and live a 100% Asian experience.