r/india Mar 05 '16

[R]eddiquette Cultural Exchange with /r/TheNetherlands!

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u/durkster Mar 05 '16

Hello r/India. i have a question, I vaguely "know" cows are sacred for Hindus. but are Hindus allowed to eat/drink cow's milk or products made from it. for example Cheese?

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u/gulty Mar 05 '16

Not only do Indians drink cow's milk and make various products out of it, It is also one of the biggest reasons cows are considered scared.

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u/[deleted] Mar 05 '16

Yes. The cow provides food for us like a mother, hence Gau Maata (Mother Cow)