The glories of anyone connected to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Sri Krishna, are beyond measure—what to speak of the great glory of mother cow, who is personally cared for by Lord Krishna Himself. Known as Govind and Gopal, Krishna spent His childhood in Gokul as a cowherd boy. He lovingly took the cows for grazing, milked them, decorated them, embraced them, and cared for them in every way. The cows were so dear to Him that even after facing attacks from fierce demons like Putana, Shakatasura, and Trinavarta, the elderly gopis and mother Yashoda would protect baby Krishna by waving a cow’s tail over His head to ward off evil.

In temple rituals like deity abhishek and other sacred ceremonies, scriptures recommend using cow dung and cow urine due to their purifying, spiritual, and medicinal properties. The Valmiki Ramayana states that true happiness never leaves the home of one who has a cow. By serving the cows—who are so dear to Sri Shyamsundar—one attracts His special mercy and blessings. Simply being near cows brings a sense of peace, and by their grace, one’s mind naturally remembers Krishna and His loving pastimes with them.

The Vedas glorify cow protection and service, emphasizing it as the duty of every person. In today’s age of Kali, keeping cows at home may not be practical for many, but one can still serve and support the cows by visiting and helping at a Goshala. At ISKCON Indore, we have a dedicated Goshala where cows are lovingly cared for, following the mood and example of Lord Krishna. We invite all devotees and well-wishers to take part in this noble service—either by offering your time or by helping support the Goshala’s maintenance. Any service done for the pleasure of mother cow never goes unnoticed by Sri Govinda, and surely brings His mercy and all auspiciousness into one’s life.