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Cow (Sanskrit : धेनु , गौः , सुरभि , पयस्विनी) is a divine being revered and worshiped as the earthy embodiment of devatas by Hindus. Since times immemorial in Bharatavarsha, the cow has well been recognized for Her selflessness and service to mankind and thus has been worshiped with utmost reverence.  
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Cow (Sanskrit : धेनु , गौः , सुरभि , पयस्विनी) is a divine being revered and worshiped as the earthy embodiment of devatas by Hindus. Since times immemorial in Bharatavarsha, the cow has well been recognized for Her selflessness and service to mankind and thus has been worshiped with utmost reverence.  
    
== Introduction ==
 
== Introduction ==
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The Cow represents selflessness and service to humankind. And since time immemorial, in Bharatvarsha the cow is worshiped. Vedas extensively describe the cows and their piousness with great sanctity.
 
The Cow represents selflessness and service to humankind. And since time immemorial, in Bharatvarsha the cow is worshiped. Vedas extensively describe the cows and their piousness with great sanctity.
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Kamadhenu or the bovine-goddess is described in Hinduism as the mother of all cows. She is a miraculous provider to her owner or the wish-fulfilling being producing whatever he desires. Kamadhenu's lineage including daughter Nandini also feature prominently in the   
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Kamadhenu or the bovine-goddess is described in Hinduism as the Mother of all cows, with her place of residence in Indra loka. She is a miraculous provider to her owner or the wish-fulfilling being producing whatever he desires. Kamadhenu's lineage including daughter Nandini also feature prominently in the   
    
Cow in the Nirukthas: Yaska Mahrashi explains the name ‘go’ is the part of the 21 names of ||prithvi (earth) given below
 
Cow in the Nirukthas: Yaska Mahrashi explains the name ‘go’ is the part of the 21 names of ||prithvi (earth) given below

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