Gau Mata is considered to be Vishwa Mata –the Universal Mother. Jeevatma of Gau Mata has descended directly from Gau-loka, a higher psychic loka that is closer to Brahma-loka. Gau Shala is one of the most important place must visit everyone on his/her life regularly for the positive vibes in our surroundings. Cow is one of the holy species on earth that protect our environment directly or indirectly to human being and nature with their byproducts too.

Gau Seva is also one of the paths for self-realization. According to our scriptures, Shri Krishna never drank His mother’s milk. The only milk He drank was that of Gau Mata, thus demonstrating to the world that our divine Gau Mata is indeed the Universal Mother.

Indian origin cows are the only beings on earth that contains the Suryaketu Nadi, found in the hump on its back. During sunrise, the ‘Brahma Gyana’ rays which flow from the hump, enters into our ethereal body. Therefore, one who serves the cow in the morning will lead a peaceful and harmonious life. The Suryaketu Nadi interacts with the solar rays and produces gold salts in the body of the cow. These gold salts are effective in curing many diseases, and are dispensed to us through cow milk and other cow products. Early morning hours are the most beneficial time-period for the conduct of Gau Seva. During this time-period, a large quantum of positive energy emanates from the cows, and our psychic body absorbs it all, energizing us, and thereby enabling us to remain fresh and satvik all throughout.

According to Ayurveda, cow milk has high nutritional value and the capacity to regenerate brain cells. Ghee prepared from desi cow milk is effectively used to alleviate many disorders. When this ghee is used in yajna, the very oxygen level in the air is improved. Urine of the desi cow is very effectively used for medicinal purpose as it has anti-cancer, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and antioxidant properties US Patents (No. 6,896,907 and 6,410,059).
It’s immune-modulator property makes it useful for tackling immunity-deficiency diseases. Also, the dung of the desi cow is as valuable as its urine, and is useful in purifying the environment. A mixture of cow dung, cow urine and jaggery, has been found to be very effective in improving soil-health.

Gau Seva is the combination of two words- ‘Gau’ and ‘Seva.’ The term ‘Gau’ stands for cows, while the term ‘Seva’ stands for service or serving. By joining the two terms, the meaning of Gau Seva is the act of serving the mother cows or immersing in activities that encourage the well-being and welfare of Gaumatas.

Cow is in effect, a perfect physician. It is a fact that complete inner transformation takes place when one lives in the proximity of cows, and longevity is also increased. Mental stress can be cured by just sitting and watching the eyes of a cow. One who has sleep deficiency, or is unable to sleep restfully, can be cured by watching the eyes of a cow constantly, for about 30 minutes. In a rural home where cows are an integral part of the house-hold, at the break of dawn, we hear the mooing sound, “ambaaa…ambaaa… ambaaa…”. This sound is the Omkar. It is a wake-up call for persons living in the house, and it is also a signal for the Gau-palak to start milking the cow. During the milking process, the cow urinates. The first urine of the day is usually collected in a small vessel and stored for daily use by the householder.

Immediately after milking is done, a mixture called Panchgavya is prepared which consists of 3 spoons of milk, 3 spoons of curds, 3 spoons of fresh cow urine, 3 spoons of liquid cow dung and 3 spoons of ghee. Panchgavya is an elixir. One teaspoon of Panchgavya should be consumed every day by each and every person in the house. It is a divine life-giving preparation. For better results, it should be used within 30 minutes of the preparation, as was the practice of our ancestors. A person who consumes one or two spoons of Panchgavya on a daily basis, is said to be free from all health-related problems, physical as well as mental. Our ancestors who consumed this elixir, were healthier and far more intelligent too.

What is Gau Seva ?

Gau Seva is considered one of the most sacred and spiritual offerings through the ages. In Sanatan Culture, cows are deemed as valuable and divine resources on the planet Earth. They are respected, revered, as well as preserved as symbols of motherhood, purity, and affluence.

Gau Seva is usually practised by individuals, communities, as well as organizations that have faith in the values associated with cow protection and service.

Significance

The mother cow is a symbol of wealth, courage, strength, riches, compassion, kindness, and selfless giving. In Sanatan Dharma, the cow is viewed as a life nourisher. That’s the main reason why it’s considered sacred and pure. It’s important to preserve our indigenous cow breeds and protect their interests. We have Sahiwaal and Gir Breed at present in our Gaushala.We can’t leave our soil barren.

Ecological Balance Maintenance

Cows are popular for playing a vital role in sustainable agriculture. Besides this, they have a major role to play in maintaining the ecological balance. We get substantial resources such as cow dung, urine, and milk from the cows, which can be utilized in the production of biogas and organic fertilizers. It’s directly related to reducing the dependency on fossil fuels and chemical fertilizers. By managing the cow population in the right way, we can bring an improvement in crop yields and enrich the soil.

Strengthening Rural Economy

Initiatives that encompass the element of Gau Seva can make a substantial contribution to the direction of rural development by opening the door to employment opportunities, especially in those areas where animal husbandry and agriculture are significant economic activities. It can promote sustainable livelihoods as well as empower local communities.

The key benefits of Gau Seva are-

• Conservation and protection of Desi Indian cow breeds

• Spiritual upliftment and divine blessings of Gaumata and Lord Shri Krishna

• Eco-sustainable as well as organic farming practices.

• Empowerment of folks involved in the dairy industry and residing in rural and semi-urban places

• Enhanced rural economy and creation of wonderful employment opportunities.

• Reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases

• Support for animal welfare as well as ethical treatment

• Increased production of environment-friendly biogas and organic fertilizers

• Increased production and supply of nutritious milk and dairy products

• Immense contribution to ecosystem balance and biodiversity

• Substantial improvement in soil fertility and a boost in agricultural productivity.

• Promotion and establishment of non-violence principles

Ayurvedic medicines have been prepared by using various cow products. Using different proportions, more than a thousand different varieties of medicines can be prepared for various usages. Also, a unique feature worth mentioning is -the horn of a Kapila cow contains Gau-Rochana – a life-saving drug. This feature only proves the truth that our desi cow is a natural doctor with inherent medicinal properties, available for dispensation to mankind. Cow urine has been granted US Patents (No. 6,896,907 and 6,410,059) for its medicinal properties, particularly as a bioenhancer and as an antibiotic, antifungal and anticancer agent.

In most rural households where mud walls and mud floors exist, the walls and floors are coated with cow-dung, to safeguard the people living in the house from the infectious bacteria and viruses. Our scriptures state that the water of the sacred river Ganga is ever present in cow urine. Just as the water of river Ganga never gets spoilt, so also cow urine never gets spoilt. It has been scientifically proved that cow urine contains natural disinfectants and antiseptic properties, and that fresh cow dung kills the germs of malaria and tuberculosis. We are aware that the excreta of every other animal exude a stinking, noxious odour while the excreta of cow i.e. cow-dung, is otherwise. Instead, it is considered anti-toxic and extremely sacred.

In rural areas, on almost every occasion, cow-dung is used as an auspicious purifying agent. Whenever there is a birth in the household, or some other important occasion, cow-dung paste is spread all over the court-yard of the house, and also cow-urine is sprinkled all around the place as a means of sacred purification. Over and above the known nutritional benefits of our desi cow milk, it is also known that it induces satvik qualities in those who consume it. Other cow products like butter milk, curds, ghee and butter that are used by us daily, in one form or other, are equally beneficial in elevating the spiritual quotient. In fact, our very life is dependent upon the benefactions of the divine Gau Mata.

To lead a life of peace and harmony, humanity needs the blessings of our divine Gau Mata. Those living in the cities must make it a practice to spend some days in the rural areas, in the midst of cows. I advise our Sadhakas and others who would be interested to do so, to serve the cows in our Ashram. Let us commit ourselves to contribute towards the upkeep of at least a couple of cows. By doing so, know that we are given an opportunity to contribute towards the preservation of our desi cows. We are also blessed with the opportunity to contribute towards the preservation of our Gau Matas’ divine energies, their vibrations and also life on this planet Earth.

Now, let us solemnly pledge to save our planet through Gau Seva.

Cow's milk are elixir for human being.

Indian Cow breed : Sahiwaal with Cow's lover

Indian Cow breed : Gir