Cow Care in Hindu Animal Ethics

Valpey, Kenneth R.

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-28408-4

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“…Rituals and festivals were often tied to these cycles, reinforcing the idea that humans were part of a larger, cyclical natural order (Muralivallabhan, 2022). Cattle worship, often referred to as gou puja in Sanskrit, is a prominent aspect of Hindu religious and cultural traditions (Valpey, 2020). It involves the veneration and reverence of cattle, particularly cows, as sacred and revered animals.…”

Section: Hindu Texts and Environmental Insightsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Harmonia z naturą: odkrywanie zrównoważonego rozwoju przez pryzmat tradycji hinduskiej

Subhasmita,

Behura

2024

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The study explores the Hindu tradition’s profound connection to sustainable development, emphasizing the importance of harmony with nature, as dictated by the principles of Dharma (duty) and Ahimsā (non-violence). The Hindu tradition, found in sacred texts such as the Vedas and the Bhagavad Gita, underscores humanity’s ethical and moral obligation to protect and nurture the environment. Key concepts such as vegetarianism, reverence for all life forms, and eco-conscious rituals are integral to this philosophy, offering practical approaches to modern sustainability. Additionally, the paper examines the global perspective promoted by the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which underscores our interconnectedness with the world. In conclusion, the Hindu tradition provides a valuable perspective on sustainable development, emphasizing the unity of all life and our shared responsibility to safeguard our planet, underscoring the significance of living in harmony with nature.

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Section: Hindu Texts and Environmental Insightsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Harmonia z naturą: odkrywanie zrównoważonego rozwoju przez pryzmat tradycji hinduskiej

Subhasmita,

Behura

2024

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“…One important minority religious practice that India curtails is the ritual slaughter of animals. Because cows are considered sacred in Hinduism, Hindu nationalists have long sought bans on the production, sale, and consumption of beef through state-level statutes (Copeland 2014;De 2018;Valpev 2020). The export of beef is banned nationally.…”

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Faith-Based Discrimination and Violent Religious Hostilities: A Global Analysis

Saiya

Manchanda

Wadidi

2023

Journal of Conflict Resolution

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Several studies have found restrictions on minority faith-based communities to be related to the onset of violent religious hostilities. Absent from this work, though, is a consideration of the fact that minority religious discrimination can take different forms, and, consequently, may encourage violence in different ways. This paper seeks to fill this void by examining different forms of minority religious restrictions and their relationship to religious violence. Specifically, we analyze the comparative strength of three basic types of religious discrimination—restrictions on minority religious practices, restrictions on minority religious institutions, and restrictions on conversion and proselytizing—on violence carried out by both religious majority groups and religious minority groups. Interestingly, our analysis shows all three forms of restrictions encourage violence from religious majorities, but not from minorities. We supplement the statistical analysis with a case study of faith-based discrimination and violent religious hostilities in India.

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“…However, he notes that factory farming-including the killing of dairy farmed animalswas nonexistent in the times many yogic texts were written.6 Thus, the teachings and traditions need to be considered in light of modern-day injustices and challenges. Indeed, veganism is increasingly being promoted as most consistent with yogic philosophy by organizations such as Animalia Asana® and Yogific, by leading teachers such as Sharon Gannon (2008), and by yoga scholars such as Kenneth Valpey (2020) and Jonathan Dickstein (2021).…”

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Yoga Teachers on Consuming Animals

Mace

McCulloch

2022

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Yoga is a spiritual discipline originating from ancient India. Most notably, yoga has links with Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. This research explores UK yoga teachers’ attitudes toward plant-based diets and beliefs about the moral status of farmed animals. It uses qualitative interviews as the second phase of a mixed-methodology study. In the first phase, an online questionnaire found that over two thirds of UK yoga teachers believed a plant-based diet was most aligned with their yoga practice due to the teaching of ahimsa, or non-harm. Nevertheless, over 70 % were not following a plant-based diet. Interviews revealed this dissonance was related to views about the necessity of consuming animal products for health, especially when pregnant, breastfeeding, or nourishing growing children. The communal nature of eating also meant that family moderated dietary ideals. Interviews further revealed an alternative conception of ahimsa, permitting the consumption of animals in order to prioritize personal non-harm.

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Cow Care in Hindu Animal Ethics

Cited by 10 publications

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Harmonia z naturą: odkrywanie zrównoważonego rozwoju przez pryzmat tradycji hinduskiej

Harmonia z naturą: odkrywanie zrównoważonego rozwoju przez pryzmat tradycji hinduskiej

Faith-Based Discrimination and Violent Religious Hostilities: A Global Analysis

Yoga Teachers on Consuming Animals

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