India, May 26 -- Within the intricate mosaic of Indian civilisation, the cow occupies a position of profound significance that transcends its palpable economic utility. Reverentially addressed as Gau Mata (Mother Cow), this bovine figure is not merely an animal but a living embodiment of Dharma (righteous order), Ahimsa (non-violence), and the principle of harmonious coexistence with the natural world. This veneration is firmly anchored in the Vedic epoch, where the cow was revered as a symbol of wealth (gau), nourishment, fertility and cosmic abundance. In deifying the cow, ancient Indian society articulated a distinctive civilisational ethos. This ethos seamlessly integrated economic pragmatism with spiritual symbolism, ethical conduct ...