Cow is a very important animal. One Hindu goddess, Bhoomi (भुमि), is usually shown in the form of a cow. She represents the Earth.

In the Vedas, the oldest of the Hindu scriptures, the cow is associated with Aditi, the mother of all the gods.

Every body part of a cow symbolizes some venerable aspect as detailed below:
• Legs symbolize four Vedas (Rig, Yajur, Sama and Atharvana),
• Teats symbolize four puruṣārthas (human pursuits) namely Dharma (righteousness), Artha (material wealth), Kama(desire) and Moksha (freedom).
• Horns symbolize the Gods,
• Face symbolizes the Sun and Moon,
• Shoulders symbolize Agni devatā, the god of fire.

Garuda Purana, Upanishads, Jyothisha Shastra, Brahmanda Purana and many scriptures have stressed on the many benefits of GoSeva (Serving the Cow). The cow is considered the most holy animal as it has all the 365 Gods, 9 Grahas, 12 Rashis & 27 Nakshatras residing in it. Even Lord Sri Krishna has described GoSeva in great detail in Brindavana. Scriptures also mention that Go Daana (donating a cow) is equivalent to performing an Ashwamedha Yagna.

We all celebrate our birthdays and anniversaries in a grand way by inviting many guests but are not sure how many of these guests will actually bless you. Most of the times these guests will discuss how bad the food at your party was. Instead by doing GoSeva on these special days in your life you avail many benefits and your prayers read God directly and you receive divine blessings.

It is proven that Cow’s Urine & Cowdung has steroids and antibodies. People in olden days already knew this fact and have used this extensively to maintain health, keep their homes free of pests and this was also used as a great fertilizer.

Go Seva is best when done in the morning during Sunrise. However it may be done before Sunset as well.