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Why do Hindus consider the Cow sacred?

  1. It is believed that all Gods reside wihin the body of a cow

  2. Since it is believed that, after death before heaven one reaches Vaitarni River, to cross this river one can hold the tail of cow & finally reach heaven

  3. Cow dung & urine are said to have medicinal qualities

  4. Since Lord Sri Krishna said in Bhagavad Gita "Amongst cows, I am Kamadhenu"

  5. In Mahabharata it is said that whoever gives a cow in charity shall always be happy

  6. All the Above
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Explanation

The sacred status of the cow in Hinduism stems from multiple reasons mentioned: all Gods residing within the cow, the belief about holding the cow's tail to cross the Vaitarni River after death, medicinal properties of cow products, Lord Krishna's reference in the Bhagavad Gita, and the virtue of cow charity in the Mahabharata. All these factors together explain the sacred status.

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