#cow urine medicines

[insightfultake]

When Science Meets Faith: The Curious Case of Dr. Kamakoti

Dr. Teezhinathan Kamakoti, director of IIT-Madras, is a respected computer scientist. He leads one of India’s most prestigious scientific institutions, known globally for excellence in technology and research. Yet, his recent statements have stirred an unexpected debate.

At a gathering organized by Go Samrakshana Sala in Chennai, Kamakoti shared his views on cow urine. He claimed it has medicinal properties, including potential cures for cancer and other chronic diseases. These remarks, made during a speech promoting indigenous cow breeds, sparked widespread discussions among the public and scientific communities.

Kamakoti’s love for indigenous cows, particularly breeds like Gir and Sahiwal, is deeply personal. However, his position as IIT director gives his words additional weight. Many believe his statements blurred the line between science and faith, raising concerns about their scientific validity. Read more

[l-u-c-i-i-e]

Hair. (French Folks Traditions.) part 1.

In Pliny (Natural History, book 11) it is mentioned that man is the one of all animals who has the longest hair, especially the "hairy", inhabitants of the Alps and Gaul.

For a long time, women's hair has been a sexual symbol that should be hidden with a veil or a bonnet. Since the Middle Ages, only young girls have the right to go out bareheaded. According to demonologists, devils have a particular taste for women's hair.

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To comb your hair :

In the 19th century, to have beautiful hair and find a husband, you had to comb your hair in the moonlight (Provence.)

However, if a woman combs her hair while walking in the countryside, evil spirits will immediately come and grab her by the hair (Alpes-Maritimes.)

In Normandy, surprising a woman combing her hair when you enter a house is a bad omen.

In Puy de Dôme, the woman who wants to receive communion in church must comb her hair the day before midnight, but never the same day.

In the 17th century, Abbot Thiers reported that combing your hair on Friday brought lice.

Cutting your hair : The phases of the moon have a direct influence on the growth and beauty of hair. Depending on the region, opinions differ as to the best time :

They must be cut at the new moon but they will fall early (Vosges, Berry.)

They must be cut at the end of the new moon, but never during the full moon if you do not want to get sick. (Côtes d’Armor.)

In Poitou, it is recommended not to cut children's hair in May, lest they go crazy.

We avoid colds if we cut them on Friday in Bas Languedoc.

In the Northern Alps, the new moon was preferred, but it had to be absolutely waxing. At that time the hair grew back quickly and vigorously.

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Magic Medicine :

Recipe to avoid losing your hair (Lorraine) : apply to your scalp a wild cat skin that has been soaked with cow urine for 7 days. Then rub your head with butter made with the milk of a black cow that does not go to pasture, or wash your head with sow's milk.

To avoid being hoarse, there's nothing like a lock of hair stuffed in your mouth (Brittany.)

To avoid headaches all year round, you must comb your hair before sunrise on Good Friday, in Moselle.

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[Excerpts taken from M.C Delmas in Dictionnaire de la France Mystérieuse, and from my grandmother's memories.]

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Part 2 "love magic" here.

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Do you know why Indians in particular (and I suppose, new age spiritualists) believe in things like homeopathy or ayurveda(like ashwagandha)? I've always found it so odd, even growing up in india. It's clear that some of these beliefs are marketing schemes, like saying A2 (Indian cows) milk > A1(foreign cows) to the point that they sell A2 cow milk and butter at 10x-20x the price of A1 cow milk. All because of "Vedic" practices (prayers and conducting rituals) of cow rearing. We know that ayurveda especially has no clinical or empirical evidence. It's all anecdotal. But even I was taught to believe that turmeric is a good antioxidant and is great for colds. In reality, only about 2% of turmeric is absorbed by your body. Are indians just more gullible because of Hinduism or is it just willful ignorance because they want to feel some sort of superiority in their spirituality?

Lots of love, thank you for continuing to post!! 💛💛 Hope you're doing well.

A big chunk of it may well be the lack of penetration of criticism and mockery of these superstitions, both for cultural and language reasons.

There's a saying that "sunlight is the best disinfectant." This isn't literally true, it's a metaphor for the notion that exposing ideas to the light of scrutiny, examination and refutation helps to break down and destroy false or bad ideas.

To some extent, the persistence of these superstitions may be that they've not been well exposed to public view to the extent many others have been.

Islam has in its doctrine, the curative and medicinal properties of camel urine. To the extent it's packaged and sold as medicine in the present day solely because in multiple hadiths, Muhammad prescribed camel urine for ailments. People don't know about this, don't believe it or start making excuses about "natural remedies" and the limitations of "western medicine." Even while the World Health Organization calls for people to stop drinking it.

Outside India, there's a certain anti-western chauvinism, coupled with a fetishization of "exotic" cultures. Which is really just the Appeal to Nature and Appeal to Tradition fallacies. But are ripe to be exploited by con artists (e.g. Deepak Chopra) for sale to the credulous who mistake their trendy credulity for "open mindedness." Even though the same people would never be so gullible about superstitions based on Xian mythology.

What this means is that a protective bubble forms around these superstitions because attacking primitive, superstitious nonsense hogwash becomes a "racist" attack on a "culture." You're allowed to - and encouraged to - criticize and attack Xian faith-healing, but not Hindu faith-healing because that's just intolerant of a "culture." Note that this means they want Indian culture to be mired in primitive superstitions.

Internal to India, I think a big part is just that it's so dominant and there isn't the tradition of secularism - separation of church/religion and state - which means religious faith holds more sway. Coupled with more explicit moves in recent years to mirror Islam in offence and fragility regarding "blasphemy" - see the whole "Sexy Kali" thing, for example.

In contrast, in the US, there's been legal challenges mounted against homeopathy as fraud and false advertising under consumer protection laws. If there's no evidence of efficacy, government safety organizations in countries like the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand either don't allow a product to be sold as "medicinal," or don't allow it to be sold at all.

I don't know enough about Indian law to know how robust Indian safety or consumer laws are in terms of leveraging them to call out the same kinds of fraud, but what you're saying about the milk suggests they might not be. It's essentially a claim of "magic milk," given there could be no scientific test that such a claim could survive.

So, there's this absence of pressure from both internal and external. And as we know from evolution, it's pressure which drives change.

People need to be willing to treat Indian and Hindu superstitions the same as they treat Xian superstitions and other unscientific bunk, rejecting attacks on the basis of "racism" or "blasphemy" or "intolerance" or all the usual shit. But I think there also needs to be avenues culturally and legally within India to start challenging the assertions being made. I don't know enough about Indian society or culture to know how much of a superiority complex may be at play, but there is likely an element of ignorance, not necessarily wilful, just regular old ignorance, because of the pervasiveness and persistence of these ideas.

Of course, people are still free to believe stupid shit. But that doesn't mean it should get special, elevated status or be allowed to commit acts of rampant fraud.

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don't post this if you don't want the drama, but if you're curious its a user called vindhyavasini who is defending it on their blog. they aren't actively telling people to drink it true, but they are defending it with lots of scientific misinformation and links to shady articles

Thanks, anon, for telling me the context behind this. I found the post you were referring to and it indeed has a ton of scientific misinformation in it. I understand that they're not telling people to drink it, which is good. However, they're still spreading around harmful pseudoscientific nonsense which is pretty bad. I don't know why people can't just research on their own and find out what's actually supported by science and actual clinical trials.

Can you believe I had to respond to this because the mods with actual science and medical degrees saw the gaumutra post and got a headache so bad that their brains shut down just to process the amount of misinformation?

PSA: Don't use cow urine/gaumutra as a medicine or drink it for shits and giggles. You literally risk dying from that. Don't do it. Rigorously fact check any farfetched and ridiculous claims you see.

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[loverandservantoftheahlulbayt]

🍃🕊🍃 Islamic Laws ~ By Sayyid Ali Hussaini Sistani

🍃 Rules of Things Allowed to Eat and Drink

❁ Issue 2633: ~ All birds, like eagle, vultures and wild falcons having a claw and talon, are haraam to eat. And all such birds whose gliding is more than flapping the wings, and have talons, are also haraam to eat. Those whose flapping of the wings while flying, is more than gliding, are halal to eat. Thus, one can identify halal birds from haraam ones by observing how they fly. And if the style of any bird's flight cannot be determined, that bird will be considered halal for eating, if it has a crop or a gizzard or a spur on the back of its feet. In the absence of all these, the bird will be haraam. As an obligatory precaution, one should refrain from eating the meat of all types of crows. Other birds like the hens, the pigeons, the sparrows including the ostrich and the peacock are halal to eat, but it is Makrooh to kill birds like swallows and hoopoes. And the animals which fly, but are not classified as winged birds, like the bats, are haraam; similarly, the bees, the mosquitoes, and other flying insects are, as an obligatory precaution, haraam.

❁ Issue 2634: ~ If a part which possesses life is removed from the body of a living animal, for example, if the fatty tail or some flesh is removed from the body of a living sheep, it is najis and haraam to eat.

❁ Issue 2635: ~ Certain parts of the halal animals are haraam to eat. They are fourteen:

(i) Blood

(ii) Excrement

(iii) & (iv) Male and female genitals

(v) Womb

(vi) Glands

(vii) Testicles

(viii) Pituitary gland, a ductless gland in the brain

(ix) The marrow which is in the spinal cord

(x) The two wide (yellow) nerves which are on both sides of the spinal cord, (as an obligatory precaution).

(xi) Gall bladder

(xii) Spleen

(xiii) Urinary bladder

(xiv) Eye balls

These parts are haraam in all halal animals other than the birds. As for the birds, their blood and excrement is definitely haraam, and apart from these two, the parts enumerated in the above list are haraam, as a measure of precaution.

❁ Issue 2636: ~ It is haraam to drink the urine of all haraam animals, and also of those whose meat is halal to eat, including, as an obligatory precaution, that of a camel. However, the urine of a camel, a cow or a sheep can be consumed, if recommended for any medical treatment.

❁ Issue 2637: ~ It is haraam to eat earth and also sand, as an obligatory precaution. However, there is no harm in taking Daghistsan or Armenian clay as a medicine if there be no alternative. It is also permissible to take a small quantity of the clay of the Shrine of Imam Husayn (usually called Turbatul Husayn) for the purpose of cure for illness. But it is better to dissolve a small quantity of Turbatul Husayn in water and then drink it.

❁ Issue 2638: ~ It is not haraam to swallow the mucus (liquid running from the nose) and phlegm which may have come in one's mouth. Also, there is no objection in swallowing the food which comes out from between the teeth at the time of tooth picking.

❁ Issue 2639: ~ It is haraam to eat an absolutely harmful thing, or anything which may cause death.

❁ Issue 2640: ~ It is Makrooh to eat the meat of a horse, a mule or a donkey. If a person has sexual intercourse with them those animals become haraam, and as a precaution, their offspring become haraam also, and their urine and dung become Najis. Such animals should be taken out of the city and should be sold at some other place. And as for the person who committed the sexual intercourse with the animal, it will be necessary to give its price to the owner. Similarly, if a person commits sexual intercourse with an animal like cow and sheep, the meat of which it is lawful to eat, its urine and excrement become Najis, and it is also haraam to eat their meat, and to drink their milk. As a precaution, same will be the case with their offsprings. Such an animal should be instantly killed and burnt, and one, who has had sexual intercourse with the animal should pay its price to its owner.

❁ Issue 2641: ~ If the kid of a goat or a lamb sucks the milk of a female pig to such an extent that its flesh and bones grow from it and gain strength, itself and its offspring become haraam, and if the quantity of milk sucked by it is less, it will be necessary that it is confined (Istibra) as prescribed in Shariah and thereafter, it becomes halal. And its Istibra is that it should suck Clean (tahir/pak) milk for seven days, or if it does not need milk, it should graze grass for seven days. As an obligatory precaution, this law applies to the calves, and all the young ones of halal animals. Also, it is haraam to eat the meat of an animal which eats najasat and it becomes halal when its Istibra is fulfilled. The manner of observing Istibra has been explained in rule 226.

❁ Issue 2642: ~ Drinking alcoholic beverage is haraam, and in some traditions (Ahadith), it has been declared as among the greatest sins.

Imam Ja'far Sadiq (A.S.) says: “Alcohol is the root of all evils and sins. A person who drinks alcohol loses his sanity. At that time, he does not know Allah, does not fear committing any sin, respects the rights of no one, and does not desist from committing evil openly. The spirit of faith and piety departs from him and only the impure and vicious spirit, which is far off from the Mercy of Allah, remains in his body. Allah, His angels, His prophets and the true believers curse such a man, and his daily prayers are not accepted for forty days. On the Day of Judgement his face will be dark, and his tongue will come out of his mouth, the saliva will fall on his chest and he will desperately complain of thirst”.

❁ Issue 2643: ~ To eat at a table at which people are drinking alcohol is haraam and similarly, to sit at that table where people are drinking alcohol is haraam, as a precaution, if one would be reckoned among them.

❁ Issue 2644: ~ It is obligatory upon every Muslim to save the life of a Muslim, who may be dying of hunger or thirst, by providing him enough to eat or drink.

🍃 Eating Manners

❁ Issue 2645: ~ There are certain Mustahab rules to be observed while taking a meal; they are as follows:

(i) Washing both the hands before taking a meal.

(ii) After taking a meal, one should wash one's hands, and dry them with a dry cloth.

(iii) The host should begin eating first, and should also be the last to withdraw his hand. Before starting to take a meal, the host should wash his own hands first, and thereafter, the person sitting on his right should do so. Then the other guests should follow him, till it is the turn of the person sitting on the left side of the host. After finishing the meal, the person sitting on the left side of the host should wash his hands first, and thereafter other persons should follow him till it is the turn of the host.

(iv) One should say Bismillah before starting to eat, and if there are several dishes, it is Mustahab to say Bismillah before partaking of each of the dishes.

(v) One should eat with one's right hand.

(vi) One should eat using three or more fingers and should not eat with two fingers only.

(vii) If several persons are sitting together for their meals, everyone of them should partake of the food placed in front of him.

(viii) One should take small bits of food.

(ix) One should prolong the duration of taking a meal.

(x) One should chew the food thoroughly.

(xi) After taking one's meal one should praise and thank Allah.

(xii) One should lick one's fingers clean after taking food.

(xiii) One should use a toothpick after taking a meal. However, the toothpick should not be made of sweet basil (a fragrant grass) or the leaves of date-palm.

(xiv) One should collect and eat the food which is scattered on the dining cloth. However, if one takes meal in an open place, like a desert etc, it is better to leave the food which has fallen aside, so that it may be eaten by the animals and the birds.

(xv) One should take one's meal in the earlier part of the day, and in the earlier part of the night and should not eat during the day or during the night.

(xvi) After taking one's meal one should lie on one's back, and should place one's right foot on one's left foot.

(xvii) One should take salt before and after the meal.

(xviii) When eating a fruit, one should first wash it before eating.

🍃 Acts which are unworthy to do while taking a meal

❁ Issue 2646: ~

(i) To eat without being hungry.

(ii) To eat to one's fill. It has been reported in the Hadeeth that over-eating is the worst thing in the eyes of Allah.

(iii) To gaze towards others while eating.

(iv) To eat food while it is still hot.

(v) To blow on food or drink which one is eating or drinking.

(vi) To wait expectantly for something more after the bread or loaf has been served on the dining cloth.

(vii) To cut the loaf with a knife.

(viii) To place the loaf under the food pots or plates etc.

(ix) To scrape off meat stuck to a bone in such a manner that nothing remains on it.

(x) To peel those fruits which are normally eaten with their skin.

(xi) To throw away a fruit before one has eaten it fully.

🍃 Manners of Drinking Water

❁ Issue 2647: ~ There are certain acts which are Mustahab while drinking water; they are as follows:

(i) Water should be drunk slowly as if it were sucked.

(ii) During daytime, one should drink water while standing.

(iii) One should say Bismillah, before drinking water and Al-hamdulillah after drinking.

(iv) One should drink water in three sips.

(v) One should drink water when one feels thirsty.

(vi) After drinking water, one should remember Imam Husayn (A.S.) and his Ahlul Bayt (A.S.), and curse the enemies who slew him.

❁ Issue 2648: ~ It is unworthy to drink too much water; to drink water after eating fatty food; and to drink water while standing during the night. It is also unworthy to drink water with one's left hand; to drink water from the side of a container which is cracked or chipped off, or from the side of its handle.

🍃🕊🍃 al-Islam.org 🍃🕊🍃

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[thepastisalreadywritten]

Almost every holiday comes with its own accompanying foodstuff.

For Thanksgiving, it is turkey; for Hanukkah, donuts filled with a thick plug of sweetened jelly, or latkes.

Many Muslims break their Ramadan fast each day with dates; people in Japan greet the New Year with mochi and soba noodles.

Easter treats seem self-evident: chocolate, eggs, chocolate eggs.

But for hundreds of years, the English ate something entirely different at Easter: a sweet, herbal concoction—somewhere between a pancake and an omelette—known as a tansy.

Tansies took their name from the herb tanacetum vulgare, which grows wild across the United Kingdom.

With yellow flowers the shape of flying saucers, it had various charming nicknames, including bitter buttons, cow bitter, and golden buttons.

Recipes for the simplest tansies are short and to the point.

Per a “Mrs. Rendle”:

“Pound a handful of green tansy in a mortar, add the juice to a pint of batter, and bake it.”

As time went on, however, other herbs found their way into the mix.

A recipe in the 1588 Good Housewife’s Handbook used the juice of tansy, feverfew, parsley, and violets, mixed with “the yolkes of eight or tenne eggs, and three or four whites, and some vinegar, and put thereto sugar or salt.”

It was then fried. Essentially, it was a big, flat, slightly sweet pancake, with a faint greenish tinge.

It’s likely that tansies originally had a medicinal purpose. The herb itself was believed to cure various ailments:

One 16th-century medical tract, Treasurie of Health, prescribes it soaked in a pint of wine for “a drinke for them that be hurte or brused,” while another claims that “it is good to dissolve windiness of the stomach and guts, and to kill worms in the belly, expelling them out.

It is also used to provoke urine and to break the stone of the [kidneys].”

(Tansy is now known to be slightly poisonous.)

Its appearance on the Medieval Easter table, therefore, makes some sense. Throughout Lent, Christians endured a long, boring diet of lentils and dried fish.

Tansies, one early recipe claimed, were “good for the stomach, on account of discussing the flatulences generated by eating pulses and fish during Lent.”

In short, they were probably a practical solution to post-Lenten gut squalls.

(But tansies had other, year-round medicinal uses: In the early 19th century, physicians told women with “hysteritis” to place a “tansy pancake” against their abdomens to ease uterine pain.)

But a curious religious element also seems to have linked the herb with the holiday.

Despite commemorating different events, Easter and the Jewish festival of Passover have striking overlap beyond their often-coinciding springtime dates.

The word “paschal,” which derives from the Hebrew Pesach, can refer to either holy day.

In Italian, Easter is Pasqua; in French, it is Pâques.

For English Christians, eating tansy seems to have been a nod to Easter’s ancient roots—with a strange note of anti-Semitism.

In an 1885 Notes and Queries, the scholar Edward Solly traces “the custom of eating tansy pudding and tansy cake at Easter back to the the Jewish custom of eating cakes made with bitter herbs.”

However, to make it clear that this was still a Christian festival, he wrote, "people made a point of eating pork or bacon with the cakes to take from it any Jewish character.”

Although many Lenten dietary rules were relaxed or forgotten during the Reformation, people continued to eat tansies.

Over time, however, they became increasingly decadent.

Many omitted the eponymous herb altogether in favor of ingredients such as ground almonds, rose syrup, bread crumbs, grated nutmeg, brandy, artery-choking quantities of cream and butter—and sometimes all at once.

Tansies transformed from a kind of herbal pancake into something more reminiscent of a sumptuous clafoutis.

Tansies also played an important role in raucous, regional Easter celebrations.

Residents of what is today the northern part of Cumbria would make a “tansy puddin’” on Easter Monday to carry through town to the public bakehouse.

A 1905 glossary to the region’s dialect explains:

“During the day, women carried flour about and threw it at any one whom they passed. Young men would often steal the puddings or pies from the women. The day ended with a supper and dance.”

Held in the church or cathedral, these balls involved “slow, stately dancing, … solemn chanting,” a religious service, and the distribution of tansies with a rich, rum sauce.

These were called “tansy neets” or “tansy suppers,” and culminated with young men slipping the fiddler a shilling at the end of the night.

By the early 20th century, however, people were speaking of these puddings and traditions as vestiges of the past.

Tansies and tansy neets vanished from Easter plates and celebrations.

The Easter Adventurer, from 1826, calls tansy “as essential [to the holiday] as pancake to Shrove Tuesday, furmity to Midlent Sunday, or goose to Michaelmas day.”

Today, those holidays and their culinary accompaniments are all but forgotten.

And though we celebrate Easter, our chocolate egg hunts and subsequent gluttony would be unrecognizable to any flatulent, flour-throwing, tansy-pinching Easter Monday reveler from centuries past.

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Many Indians have a special place in their hearts for cows, which are treasured in the Hindu religion. They are venerated as representations of riches, strength, and motherly love and are thought to have heavenly and healing properties.

One of the reasons for cow sacred in India is that they are considered a symbol of the divine mother, or "Gau Mata." In Hinduism, the cow is seen as a representation of all that is holy and pure and is believed to be able to nourish and sustain life. The cow is also seen as a symbol of selfless giving, as they provide milk, cow dung, and other resources to humans without expecting anything in return. Humans use these raw materials from cow and prepare milk-based products, dairy products etc.

The other reason why cows are worshiped in India is that they are believed to have medicinal properties. Cow's milk, urine, and dung are all used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a variety of elements, and many people believe that consuming these products can bring good health and blessings.

In India, cows are revered not only for their spiritual importance but also for their usefulness in everyday life. Cow waste, which can be used in a variety of ways to benefit the environment and the economy, is one of the most precious resources that cows offer.

Using cow waste as fuel is one of the most popular uses for it. Biogas is made by the use of cow dung. It is a clean and renewable. Cow dung is nutrient-rich and can be utilized to increase the fertility of the soil. It works well in place of artificial fertilizer because it is a natural pest. In Hinduism, cow urine which is highly revered is thought to have medicinal powers. It is used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat a number of illnesses, including fever, skin conditions, cancer etc. Additionally, it is an antibacterial and a component of pesticides and cosmetics.

Cow waste is a useful resource that can be applied in a number of ways to help the economy and the environment. Cow waste has a wide range of useful applications that are worth exploring, from biogas production and crop fertilization to the treatment of diseases and being a sustainable building material.

We at Gogarbha understand how important and gainful the cows are. We've taken it upon ourselves to spread awareness and appreciation of these organic products with our company. With Gogarbha, you can feel safe knowing that you're supporting a sustainable source of nutrition while aiding in environmental protection - it's something we all need more of in this age!

We offer you the best-handpicked products blended with natural herbs that are not just the finest but also fine-tuned to meet your needs in home care.

At our company, we are proud to offer a range of desi cow products for your home care needs, such as:

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In conclusion, cows are venerated in India as a symbol of the divine mother, selfless service, therapeutic benefits, wealth and success, and nonviolence. The Hindu community reveres and defends them, and they are important to the nation's religious and cultural customs.

Let us know in comment section which are the desi cow products that you use regularly.

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'Science doesn't know how to talk science...': Liver Doc slams Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu for backing Gomutra's claims

Liver specialist and clinical scientist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, popularly known as ‘The Liver Doctor’ on social media, criticized Zoho founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu for supporting the Director IIT Madras Prof. V Kamakoti, who demonstrated the medicinal properties of cow. urine (gomutra). In a column x X, the Liver Doc criticized the ongoing debate and wrote, “Uncle, who does not know the…

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'Scientifically illiterate boomer uncle...': Leverage slams Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu for backing Doc Gomutra's claims

Liver specialist and medical-scientist Dr Cyriac Abby Phillips, popularly known as 'The Liver Doctor' on social media, blamed Zoho co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu for supporting IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, who recently highlighted the medicinal benefits of cows. Urine (gomutra). In a post Ox X, Liver Doc hit out at the ongoing debate, writing, “Hey science ignorant boomer uncle, your…

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'Scientifically illiterate boomer uncle...': Leverage slams Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu for backing Doc Gomutra's claims

Liver specialist and medical-scientist Dr Cyriac Abby Phillips, popularly known as 'The Liver Doctor' on social media, blamed Zoho co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu for supporting IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, who recently highlighted the medicinal benefits of cows. Urine (gomutra). In a post Ox X, Liver Doc hit out at the ongoing debate, writing, “Hey science ignorant boomer uncle, your…

[insightfultake]

Sacred Cows and Scientific Temper: Weaving Faith, Evidence, and Public Trust

The tale of cow worship in India intertwines faith, tradition, and complex controversy. Dr. Veezhinathan Kamakoti, director of IIT-Madras, stirred this narrative recently. His claims about cow urine’s medicinal properties sparked debates across diverse societal and scientific domains. While deeply rooted in cultural beliefs, such statements demand closer scrutiny and careful reflection.

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'Scientifically illiterate boomer uncle...': Leverage slams Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu for backing Doc Gomutra's claims

Liver specialist and medical-scientist Dr Cyriac Abby Phillips, popularly known as 'The Liver Doctor' on social media, blamed Zoho co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu for supporting IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, who recently highlighted the medicinal benefits of cows. Urine (gomutra). In a post Ox X, Liver Doc hit out at the ongoing debate, writing, “Hey science ignorant boomer uncle, your…

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‘Science illiterate boomer uncle...’: Liver Doc slams Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu for supporting Gomutra claims 

Liver specialist and clinician-scientist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips, popularly known as ‘The Liver Doctor’ on social media, slammed Zoho co-founder and CEO Sridhar Vembu for supporting IIT Madras Director Prof. V Kamakoti, who recently highlighted the medicinal benefits of cow urine (gomutra).  In a post ox X, the Liver Doc slammed the ongoing debate and wrote, “Hey science illiterate boomer uncle,…

[lmathur]

IIT Madras Director Lauds Gaumutra for Medicinal Value

The IIT Madras Director has praised the medicinal value of Gaumutra (cow urine), recognizing its potential in traditional health practices. In a recent address, the Director emphasized the importance of exploring natural remedies like Gaumutra for their therapeutic properties, suggesting that modern scientific research should validate the traditional claims surrounding its health benefits. The IIT Madras Director’s statement reflects the growing interest in integrating ancient knowledge with contemporary scientific methods to unlock new healthcare possibilities and promote holistic well-being.

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Gau Mata Pooja: A Symbol of Devotion and Environmental Harmony

Gau Mata Pooja: Embracing Devotion and Ecological Harmony

Have you ever wondered why cows hold such a sacred place in Indian culture? Why are they lovingly called "Gau Mata," or Mother Cow, and worshipped with so much devotion? The answer lies in their immense contribution to our lives and the environment. Gau Mata Pooja is not just a spiritual ritual; it is a celebration of nature’s gifts and a step towards harmony with the environment.

The Sacred Bond Between Cows and Indian Culture

In India, cows are revered as symbols of wealth, nourishment, and compassion. From ancient scriptures to modern life, they play a crucial role. Their milk, dung, and urine are considered pure and beneficial for human health, agriculture, and even medicine. It’s no wonder that the cow is seen as a motherly figure, nurturing and providing for us selflessly.

What is Gau Mata Pooja?

Gau Mata Pooja is a beautiful ritual where devotees worship cows with gratitude and love. The ritual typically includes:

Cleaning and Decorating the Cow: Devotees bathe the cow, paint its horns, and decorate it with garlands.

Offering Food: Fresh grass, jaggery, and other treats are offered to the cow.

Prayers and Aarti: Devotees light lamps and perform aarti while chanting mantras, seeking blessings for prosperity and happiness.

This pooja is especially significant during festivals like Govardhan Puja and Makar Sankranti, but it can be performed any time to honor the divine energy of Gau Mata.

The Environmental Benefits of Gau Mata Pooja

Worshipping cows is not just about faith—it’s also about sustainability and environmental balance. Here’s how:

Organic Farming: Cow dung is an excellent natural fertilizer, enriching the soil and reducing the need for chemical pesticides.

Renewable Energy: Cow dung can be used to produce biogas, a clean and sustainable energy source.

Medicinal Benefits: Panchagavya, a mixture made from cow products, is used in Ayurveda for its healing properties.

By respecting and caring for cows, we contribute to a healthier planet.

Gau Mata: A Symbol of Compassion

Cows symbolize selflessness and compassion, teaching us the value of giving without expecting anything in return. Gau Mata Pooja reminds us to live in harmony with nature and be grateful for its countless blessings.

How to Perform Gau Mata Pooja at Home

You don’t need to visit a temple or wait for a festival to perform Gau Mata Pooja. Here’s a simple guide:

Choose a Cow: Select a cow from a nearby goshala (cow shelter) or your neighborhood.

Prepare Offerings: Arrange fresh grass, fruits, and a mixture of jaggery and flour.

Clean and Decorate: Bathe the cow and adorn it with flowers.

Perform the Ritual: Light a diya (lamp), offer food, and perform aarti with devotion.

Show Gratitude: Spend some time caring for the cow, reflecting on its importance in your life.

Conclusion

Gau Mata Pooja is more than a religious ritual; it’s a heartfelt expression of gratitude towards one of nature’s greatest gifts. It teaches us to respect and care for all living beings, reminding us of our responsibility towards the environment. By embracing this tradition, we take a step closer to spiritual fulfillment and ecological balance.

At Divy Darshan, we are committed to preserving India’s rich spiritual heritage. Our mission is to bring the sacredness of Hindu traditions into your daily life. Join us as we celebrate Gau Mata Pooja and deepen our connection to devotion, nature, and inner peace.