Le Cow Quote Du Jour # 44

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TRANSLATION

"In My last birth I was born in the family of cowherd men, and I gave

protection to the calves and cows. Because of such pious activities, I have

now become the son of a brahmana."

 

PURPORT

The words of Lord Caitanya Mahaprabhu, the greatest authority, herein

clearly indicate that one becomes pious simply by keeping cows and

protecting them. Unfortunately, people have become such rascals that they do

not even care about the words of an authority. People generally consider

cowherd men lowly members of society, but herein Caitanya Mahaprabhu

confirms that they are so pious that in their next lives they are going to

be brahmanas. The caste system has a specific purpose. If this scientific

system is followed, human society will get the greatest benefit. Heeding

this instruction by the Lord, people should serve cows and calves and in

return get ample quantities of milk. There is no loss in serving the cows

and calves, but modern human society has become so degraded that instead of

giving protection to the cows and serving them, people are killing them. How

can they expect peace and prosperity in human society while committing such

sinful activities? It is impossible.

 

>>> Ref. VedaBase => Adi 17.111