AHMEDABAD – Khushi Bhatt: As a society, we have a profound responsibility towards our furry friends who bring us joy, companionship, and unconditional love. Dogs are not just animals; they are sentiment beings capable of experiencing emotions, forming bonds, and enriching our lives in countless ways.
The recent discussions around dog welfare and court rulings have sparked a necessary conversation about our treatment of these beloved companions. While we may have different perspectives on the issue, one thing is clear: dogs deserve our compassion, care, and protection.
In India, our cultural heritage is replete with examples of our reverence for animals, particularly dogs. From the story of King Yudhishthira and his loyal dog to the celebration of Kukur Tihar, our traditions emphasize the importance of kindness, empathy, and compassion towards all living beings.
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As we move forward, let us strive to create a society that values animal welfare and promotes a culture of kindness, empathy, and responsibility. We can make a difference by:
* Adopting dogs and providing them with a loving home
* Supporting animal welfare organizations and initiatives
* Spreading awareness about animal welfare and promoting empathy towards all living beings
* Reporting animal cruelty and advocating for stricter laws and regulations
Let us work together to create a world where dogs are treated with the love, respect, and compassion they deserve. A world where every dog has a forever home, and every human has a furry friend to cherish.
There is a secret hidden behind every God’s vehicle. Go to any temple and see any God, one thing is commonly associated with them and that is their vehicle. Almost every God gets to see some kind of vehicle. Only animals and birds are seen in this vehicle. From Shiva’s Nandi to Saraswati’s swan, from Lord Vishnu’s eagle to Indra’s Airavata, all the gods and goddesses are seen riding on animals. However, do you know why the Almighty God is seen riding on animals? Let’s find out!
- Ganesha and the Mouse
- Shiva and Nandi
- Kartikeya and the Peacock
- Ma Durga and the Lion
- Lord Vishnu and Garuda
- Lakshmi and the Owl
- Ma Saraswati and the Swan
The breed of Lord Bhairava’s dog is not mentioned in the scriptures. However, it can be assumed that it is of the same breed as the dogs mentioned in the Valmiki Ramayana, Taittariya Samhita and other scriptures.
In the Valmiki Ramayana, dogs are bred and sent to Ayodhya as gifts. In the Taittariya Samhita, there are trading groups of dog breeders (who bred and sold dogs). During the reign of the Babylonian emperor Artaxerxes I (465-424 BC), four Babylonian villages were exempted from taxes in exchange for breeding Indian dogs for war and hunting.
Therefore, we can assume that Lord Bhairava’s dog may have been trained for war/hunting. This is because early humans had no incentive to keep poodles and similar dogs. They needed animals to help them hunt (see the dogs used to keep the Vedas in Sri Lanka).
Even in the Atharva, dog-keepers were held in high esteem. Only in the Smriti period did this Mahajana take the place of the Chandalas. The Bhairavas were known as dog worshippers (like the ancient Tibetans of the Kailash mountain region), and this disappeared. Only Bhairava worship remained. Somehow everything associated with Bhairava and Shiva seemed to be leveled in the Smriti.
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