Cows are peaceful, docile creatures who crave 爱情 and affection, just like us. In fact, if 你 approach a cow, she might stop grazing for a moment and look right at 你 with her wide, doe-like eyes. She might even come over to greet you. If you’re really lucky, she could offer her soft furry head for 你 to pet.

This loving, gentle nature of the cow was widely recognized in ancient India and cows were treated tenderly—like part of the family. It is still like this today in many communities in India. Along with one’s own mother and Mother Earth, the milk-giving cow is considered to be...