DharmaQuiz Session 237: 15-Oct-2013

Theme: Save Cow mantras from Vedas

1. A cow is called "aghnya" in Rig and other Vedas. What does Aghnya mean? #DharmaQuiz 1571. Ans: The one that ought not to be killed.
2. Rig Veda terms the cow as "the one that ought not to be cut into pieces". What's the exact Samskritam word for that?  #DharmaQuiz 1572. Ans: Aditi.
3. A Veda declares: "Aare gohaa nrhaa vadho vo astu", meaning cow slaughter = human murder. Which Veda is this from?  #DharmaQuiz 1573. Ans: Rig Veda 7.56.17.
4. A Hindu Veda strictly warns: "Antakaaya goghaatam" meaning Destroy those who kill cows. Which Veda warns so?  #DharmaQuiz 1574. Ans: Yajurveda 30.18
5. {Final, Open till 10PM} Aghnya and Ahi are two words used in Vedas for cow. Give any one other word used to describe cow. #DharmaQuiz 1575 Ans: Aditi, Kamadhenu, Gau, Rohini, Dhatiri

Read this for more information on cow in Vedas: http://agniveer.com/no-beef-in-vedas/

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It is important for every Hindu to know what Vedas really teach about cows.