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Description: For the first time this influential study by ludwig alsdorf is made available to an english speaking audience translated by bal patil it focuses on two of the most pertinent issues in indian religion the history of vegetarianism and cow veneration and its historical approach remains relevant to this day. It focuses on two of the most pertinent issues in indian religion the history of vegetarianism and cow veneration and its historical approach remains relevant to this day. The history of vegetarianism and cow veneration in india by ludwig alsdorf translated from the german by bal patil revised by nichola hayton. The majority of scholars explain the veneration for cows among hindus in economic terms including the importance of dairy in the diet the use of cow dung as fuel and fertilizer and the importance that cattle have historically played in agriculture ancient texts such as rig veda puranas highlight the importance of cattle the scope extent and status of cows throughout ancient india is a.
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