why are cows sacred?

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can anyone tell me why the cow is considered sacred?

because they provide milk - it's a Hindu belief

that can't be the reason
they get milk from buffalo too and they aren't sacred

or I don't think so anyway - they work them

don't know then

women provide milk, are we sacred?

i am actually really inetrested in why though.

From a website giving info about Hinduism and its tenets:

"From ancient times, the cow has symbolised the universe and its gifts to humanity. Cows are givers of life, food, sacrifice and worship. They are not eaten and some Hindus are vegetarian. However, even where Hindus are vegetarian, the milk, urine and dung are generally used for food, fuel and ritual. In art, Krishna is often depicted as a cowherd."