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| | Mangalore: Vishwamangala Go Grama Yatre - Cows of different varieties on show |
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| By Team Mangalorean
Pics: Rajesh Shetty
MANGALORE, November 27, 2009: The Vishwamangala Go Grama yathre (mobile save cow campaign) arrived today into Mangalore. There were about 30 cows brought from different parts of the country and many of them were on the verge of extinction. The campaign was taken up by a joint committee of various religious monasteries headed by the Ramachandrapura Math.
A public meeting and the Go pooja was organized at the Urva maidaan where several dignitaries made speeches about the importance of sustaining the livestock diversity.
Vice Chancellor of Mangalore University Prof. K.M. Kaveriappa in his observation said that in India we revere cows and their progeny as many of our Puranas have cows as central theme. But scientifically also cows have a great contribution to make in sustenance of environment and ecology on this planet.
He called on people to practice vegetarianism by giving some scientific observations. He observed that while just 2kg of fodder could produce 1 liter of milk, to produce one kg of meat a cattle has to consume approximately 7 kg of cereals and 7,000 lts of water. Prof. Kaveriappa said that if people stop consuming non-vegetarian food they could also stop releasing at least 1.5 tonnes of carbon dioxide per day which could also help protecting the environment.
District president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishat Prof. M.B. Puranik on this occasion stated that Cows were being massacred for food mindlessly which has triggered a worldwide debate on saving the cow.
Others who spoke on the occasion included swamiji of Kemar Math, leaders of the Vishwa Hindu Parishat, Bajrang Dal and many others. MP of Mangalore Mr. Nalin Kumar Kateel, district president of the BJP Mr. Monappa Bhandary were also present on the occasion.
On this occasion cows rarely seen in this part of the country were brought by the Yathre organizers. They included, Malnad Gidda, Amruta Mahal bull and cow, Hallikar ox and oxen, Deoni, Kankrej, Killari, Hariana and others. Many enthusiasts visited them and fed them with jaggery and rice and fresh fodder.
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| Vidya Chinmaya, Kuwait |
Dec 1, 2009 |
Find out the various benefits we get from a cow with some patience instead of commenting badly. It is shame for a Hindu who supports killing of Cows where their Purana says Cow is a divine Animal and it has to be worshiped by every Hindu.
Everyone should understand that being vegetarian is more healthier. |
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| Roshan Pais, India |
Nov 29, 2009 |
Many Vegetarians have pot bellies and thus may have same health hazards associated with it - Opines Ibrahim Hussain.
Dear IH
Vegetarian diet (excess Rice starch) can also lead to pot belly:
1.Any extra calorie (or energy surplus) can come also in the form of Rice- carbohydrates.
2. All that load ends up in the liver and all that extra stuff is converted to FAT in the liver. Since we are animals, whatever fat our liver produces will be SATURATED FAT.
3. Saturated fat can also come from our diet from vegetarian food (anything which becomes solid at 4 degrees) - coconut oil is one example. Ghee is animal fat and is saturated.
4. All that is excess in the liver gets packed and sent to various parts of the body - most of it lands in the abdominal part - hence pot belly.
To avoid pot belly:
1. Do not consume extra calories - reduce consumption of that "extra Rice". Eat more greens and salads instead to fill your tummy. Eating vegetables good because of their other benefits too (vitamins, fiber etc).
2. Burn those calories - spend your extra stored calories- Exercise.
Physical activity - has one more benefit - It makes it hard for your liver to produce fat (increases over all insulin sensitivity of the body).
Non vegetarian diet:
1. I don't think any one eats meat every day but eats on weekends.
2. Fish eating - may be a healthier way than eating Pork or Beef every day.
PS: No one is really sure if they will get a coronary disease or not. But if your blood fats are high in addition BP is elevated or you have sugar- then your odds are pretty higher.
Regular Doctor visits and check ups will guide you if it is OK to eat Beef or Pork on a daily basis or not (or not eat it at all).
PPS: These are my opinions and so take them or ignore them |
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| D.P.Kumar, India |
Nov 29, 2009 |
"Now I wonder How we learned this semi insulting sentence targeting the vegeterians? Any one can enlighten me. "George Borromeo on teasing brahmin classmates during school days.
Dear friend, what was the reaction of those brahmin boys when you teased them? Have they gone violent anytime?
During my student days, I have also seen some boys pulling the tuft. They boys used to get angry. But never went in return for physical retaliation.
Pure vegetarians even without any knowledge from scriptures will remain non-violent. I feel that to be their weakness. |
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| Sunnyy, India |
Nov 29, 2009 |
Looks folks, Those who want to eat beef may eat; those who want to worship it may worship. No human being can force another to accept one's belief's and no one can force their food habits on another.
India is a democratic secular republic where irrespective of whether one belong to the "Majority" or "Minority" each one can practice their faith or food habits without any hinderance.
P.N - Its worth noting that certain Islamic nations permit legal sale of PORK without any issues as they have learned to respect an individuals right to eat. This is something that these saffron groups have to learn. |
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| antonio, UAE |
Nov 29, 2009 |
found something interesting for you shen and pai withlove
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faCBehMKZOA |
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| RIAZ, UAE |
Nov 29, 2009 |
http://www.sahilnews.org/kannada/national_news/3969.html
saar watch this and let me know what is go hatya or go matha or cruelty towards animal. |
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| Ibrahim Hussain, India |
Nov 29, 2009 |
PS: Low fat diet is the way to go.
Shenoy,
I see plenty of Vegitarians have big bellys. Is it side effect? As far as the Konkani foods I know, you people use more ghee than any other people. |
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| Shen, India |
Nov 28, 2009 |
Some narrow minded people like you want everyone to be veggies. -Rajesh
I am not sure if that is the real case here. There are advantages of being a vegetarian. Vegetarian diet is considered as 'Saatwika aahaara' even in Bhagawagat Gita. The westerners have come to realise the advantages and vegetarianism is getting popular in the West.
As far as I am concerned, I still eat fish and chicken at times. But I enjoy the vegetarian dishes more. Yes. I particularly enjoy the home made dishes as well as some good restaurant dishes. I have a bias for Indian food, particularly Konkani food. It does not mean I don't enjoy cooking of other communities. I enjoy Kori Rotti [in India of course], Biryani, Andhra meals, Bisi bele baath etc apart from my all time favourite masala dosa. There is no point trying to point fingers at the speakers who try to make their point. Those who wish to eat lamb and beef can go ahead and eat what they please. They don't need any one's permission for that. However, it does not make sense trying to insult vegetarians when advantages of being a vegetarian are many.
PS:Low fat diet is the way to go. |
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| Original R.pai, USA |
Nov 28, 2009 |
Dear Shankar,
How did you come to the conclusion that Sadhwi is afraid to rouch cow? If pictures are any indication, she is very comfortable with cows, standing next to them.
Did you miss those pictures? Or....may be, you just returned from your favorite place 'Pub' after too many drinks? |
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| Original R.Pai, USA |
Nov 28, 2009 |
"It is nothing but straight attack on those communities which have special preferece towrds beef" - Rajesh
Dear Rajesh,
How about the special preference of majority of the population? Does it cross your mind OR only your life style preferences?
"Most popular" doesn't make everything right. (Remember - Slavery, Caste system, Monarchy, Child marriage - all these things are popular and very much accepted by societies for generations!)
Puranik/Kaveriappa are trying to advocate vegitarianism (lacto-vegitarianism to be specific) here. The points Prof.Kaveriappa made on the productivity and CO2 emissions are not made up by him. Even most conservative Christian pundits in USA like Glenn Beck supports it.
Now - It's up to you to eat whatever you want to eat. He is not trying to force anyone here.
However, I agree with you - There is no worldwide debate on saving cows. Puranik is wrong on it. The debate is limited to India. |
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| Jameel, Qatar |
Nov 28, 2009 |
| What an insult to the civilised society. When Thousands of Human beings are massacred, people like kaveriappa are worried about animals which are the creations of God being killed for food but not for the killings of human beings |
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| george borromeo, India |
Nov 28, 2009 |
| In this whole article Prof. Kaverappa's comment that the non vegeterians release 1.5 tons of Carbon Dioxide gas per day caught my attention. He may be right, but in school days we used to tease Brahman classmates saying "Batta batta voosu bitta urigella natha kotta" Now I wonder How we learned this semi insulting sentence targeting the vegeterians? Any one can enlighten me. |
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| shankar, India |
Nov 28, 2009 |
| why they afraid to touch, cow is god, you should not afraid to touch, you should go near and love, hug, so god will not do anything... why sadhwi is afraid.?? |
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| Rajesh, India |
Nov 28, 2009 |
| Prof. M.B. Puranik you must be in a wrong conception.There is no world wide debate over saving cows.Beef is the largest consumed meat world wide. Some narrow minded people like you want everyone to be veggies. Good idea, why can't you fellows start save fish, save chickens and other animals which you feast upon every day. It is nothing but straight attack on those communities which have special preferece towrds beef. Grow up Prof. M.B. Puranik , u frog in the well. |
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| jacintha, India |
Nov 28, 2009 |
| Have been looking for a rural breed for rearing at home. So hard to find them days, not necessarily because they are slaughtered, but because the breeding facility is extinct. The Vetarenary Doc, gives injections that have varied problems. The breed is not the same, often not effective, often producing a male calf. People who rear cows are fed up with lack of basic facilities. It would be good, if this same forum also provided some practical solutions to the problem. |
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