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Importance and benefits of doing Cow Puja
The word “Gho” means cow in Sanskrit Language. Thus “Gho Pooja” means worship of the cow
Once upon a time Kamadhenu left the Devas and reached the Ashram of Sage Vasishta. The Brahma Rishi started Kamadhenu Pooja (worshipping of the sacred cow). King Dileepa was blessed with a child with the divine grace of Kamadhenu and he performed Kamadhenu Pooja as per the instructions of the Brahma Rishi. It is said that Vasishtar was an inspiration for all to understand the importance of “Gho Pooja” and the benefits that could be accrued through this worship.According to Sanathana Dharma the performance of Gho pooja along with Lakshmi Homa is significantly important as many benefits are accrued through this ritual.
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Krishna always taught about importance of cows through his actions. His love for cows is also seen from his two names “Gopala- the protector of the cows and Govinda- “one who brings satisfaction to the cows”
In the 11th (11.11.43) Canto of Srimad Bhagavatam, Krishna told his beloved cousin Uddhava that he can be worshiped by offering cow grass and other suitable grains. Worshiping cow is equal to worshiping Krishna.
Bhagavad Gita tells us about the importance of being in”Satva-guna”, Satva-guna brings us peace and happiness and worshiping cow increases our satva-guna. Drinking cow milk blesses us with Divine consciousness and Divine energy and fills our body with transcendental qualities (sattvikta).
Mahatma Gandhi once said” Cow is the source of progress and prosperity. In many ways it is superior to one’s mother”.
Benefits
1. One round of chanting near cows is equal to one hundred rounds of chanting
2. The presence of cow in house removes all “Vastu-Dosh” i.e it saves from Negative energy
3. A simple touch to a holy cow you will gives positive energy
4. Cow milk helps us in spiritual life as it raises “Satva-guna” (the mode of goodness)
5. If you offer “Chapati and Jaggery (Gud)” to cows on Sundays it will bring all kinds of prosperity
6. Giving prasadam to one brahmin in Go-shala is counted as prasadam given to hundred brahmins.
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