ISKCON Farm Minister on raising money by cow slaugher - Dec 1981

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> Srimad-Bhagavatam 1.17.4 Purport

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> For a Sanatanist (a follower of Vedic principles) it is the duty of every

> householder to have cows and bulls as household paraphernalia, not only

> for drinking milk, but also for deriving religious principles. The

> Sanatanist worships cows on religious principles and respects brahmanas.

> The cow's milk is required for the sacrificial fire, and by performing

> sacrifices the householder can be happy. The cow's calf not only is

> beautiful to look at, but also gives satisfaction to the cow, and so she

> delivers as much milk as possible. But in the Kali-yuga, the calves are

> separated from the cows as early as possible for purposes which may not be

> mentioned in these pages of Srimad-Bhagavatam. The cow stands with tears

> in her eyes, the sudra milkman draws milk from the cow artificially, and

> when there is no milk the cow is sent to be

> slaughtered. These greatly sinful acts are responsible for all the

> troubles in present society. ***People do not know what they are doing in

> the name of economic development.*** [Emphasis added.] The influence of

> Kali will keep them in the darkness of ignorance. Despite all endeavors

> for peace and prosperity, they must try to see the cows and the bulls

> happy in all respects. Foolish people do not know how one earns happiness

> by making the cows and bulls happy, but it is a fact by the law of nature.

> Let us take it from the authority of Srimad-Bhagavatam and adopt the

> principles for the total happiness of humanity.

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Thank you very much for providing these quotes, they make things quite

clear.

ys.Gm.d.d.