The Silent Cry of Bovine Suffering
The Unspoken Suffering: A Wake-Up Call for Compassionate Living
The daily rush drowns out a different kind of sound: the quiet cries of pain. Bovine animals, those once majestic creatures who grazed peacefully in our fields and fed our families, now endure a hidden world of suffering. We rush past it, oblivious to the silent desperation in their eyes, and to the echoes of their cries that go unnoticed in the corridors of human indifference.
For centuries, cows and their kin have been steadfast companions to humanity, serving not only as a source of nourishment but also, in a nation like Bharat or modern-day India, as symbols of reverence in pastoral cultures. However, right since the beginning of the 20th century, the landscape has shifted, and with it, the treatment of these gentle giants has taken a grim turn.
In the relentless pursuit of productivity, international milk industries have reduced cows to mere commodities, neglecting their intrinsic worth and relegating them to the confines of profit margins. The consequence? Once these noble creatures cease to produce milk, they are callously abandoned, left to wander the unforgiving Indian streets in search of sustenance.
Whitewashing all the horrible things done to cows in the name of religious traditions is an even greater crime against nature. Where in the Srimad Bhagavad Gita does Krishna ask a devotee to pour milk on His ‘vigrahas’?
Picture the heartbreaking sight of aged cows, once cherished, now forced to scavenge for scraps, their proud stature diminished by neglect and apathy. It’s a stark reminder of our collective failure to uphold the values of compassion and empathy that lie at the core of our humanity. Many Indians accord cows the status of a mother because they ‘give’ milk. Would these same people send their own mothers to the streets to find food? Why is there such hypocrisy when it comes to bovine animals? Humans steal baby cow food and claim that the cow ‘gave’ them her milk? When did a cow ever ring the doorbell of a farmer and offer her milk for human consumption?!
I personally use the term ‘white blood’ for mammary milk. You might want to Google the question, ‘Why is milk white?’
But there is hope, flickering like a candle in the darkness of indifference. Each of us holds the power to make a difference, however small, in the lives of these sentient beings. By choosing to embrace compassion and extend a helping hand to those in need, we can rewrite the narrative of suffering and create a world where kindness reigns supreme.
To those who champion vegetarianism as a symbol of purity and ethical living, I urge you to confront the uncomfortable truth: your consumption habits, albeit plant-based, still greatly contribute to the suffering of bovine animals. Watch the short video linked below to gain a deeper understanding of how your choices resonate far beyond your plates.
While this post focuses on the exploitation of bovine animals, it serves as a call to awaken compassion in the hearts of people for all living beings. Every living being has the right to live its full natural life.
When humans consume meat, dairy, or any other animal product, it is merely one drink, snack, or meal for them, but for the poor, voiceless animals, it is their whole life.
Being vegetarian alone does not absolve the consumer of being a part of the system of mass animal torture and slaughter. Going 100% Vegan is the only way and the highest stage in the process of human dietary evolution.
Let us not turn a blind eye to the suffering of our fellow beings. Let us stand united in our commitment to uphold the rights of all creatures, great and small. For in our collective compassion lies the promise of a brighter, more humane future for future generations.
NO! Meat and other animal products are not necessary for a healthy, disease-free, peaceful, and happy life. Research for yourself if you so wish, try, yes, at least try to emerge out of the cognitive dissonance that shrouds the intellect of masses, and leads them towards unimaginable diseases.
Watch the heart-rending short video below, as well as the other videos I have shared on this post, and take a step towards compassionate living. Together, we can make a difference.
Tavamithram Sarvada 