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The cow personified as world mother, a symbol of selfless giving.
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The cow personified as world mother, a symbol of selfless giving.
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A part of the Chaurasi Devataon-wali Gai, or "The Cow with 84 deities" by Raja Ravi Varma

The man in the front of the cow with raised hands states, "please don't kill, the cow is the life source for everyone".

Below the cow, a community of diverse background is sharing milk and milk products.

Above the cow, are two Sanskrit verses (shlokas) about the selfless giving by the cow, a virtue like those of one's parents and the gods.

Inside the cow are drawn images of the major Hindu gods and goddesses, many holy men and elements. Underneath Dharmarāja, King of Justice is praying and a farmer gives milk to Hindus and non-Hindus. There is a large Hindu temple behind.

For the painting's history and significance: Pinney, Christopher. Photos of the Gods: The Printed Image and Political Struggle in India. Reaktion Books, 2004 (ISBN 1861891849)

Keywords: Ravi Varma
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