Author: Sharad Pawar
Publication: Rajhans Prakashan
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Author: Dvijendranarayan Zha
Publication: Sugava Prakashan
Category: माहितीपर / दलित साहित्य-डॉ.बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर साहित्य
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गाईचे मिथक (The Myth of the Cow) is a Marathi book written by Dvijendra Narayan Jha. It was published by Sugava Prakashan in 2014. The book debunks the myths surrounding the cow in Hinduism, and argues that the cow is not a sacred animal and that its worship is not a part of the Vedic tradition. The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the history of the cow in India, and how it came to be associated with Hinduism. The second part examines the religious texts of Hinduism, and shows that there is no mention of the cow as a sacred animal. The third part looks at the social and economic impact of cow worship, and argues that it has been used to justify the oppression of lower castes and women. The book has been praised for its scholarly research and its clear and concise writing. It has also been criticized for its polemical tone and its attack on Hindu religious beliefs. However, there is no doubt that the book has made a significant contribution to the debate about the cow in India. Here are some of the key arguments made in the book: * The cow is not a sacred animal in Hinduism. There is no mention of the cow as a sacred animal in the Vedas, the oldest texts of Hinduism. * The worship of the cow is a relatively recent development in Hinduism. It began in the medieval period, and was influenced by Buddhism and Jainism. * The cow has been used to justify the oppression of lower castes and women. For example, the caste system in India is based on the belief that certain people are born into a lower caste because they have been reborn as a cow in a previous life. * Cow worship has had a negative impact on the environment. For example, the practice of feeding cows has led to the deforestation of large areas of land. The book concludes by calling for a reassessment of the role of the cow in India. It argues that the cow is not a sacred animal, and that its worship is not a part of the Vedic tradition. The book also argues that cow worship has been used to justify the oppression of lower castes and women, and that it has had a negative impact on the environment. Gaiche Mithak is a thought-provoking and challenging book that raises important questions about the role of the cow in India. It is a book that is sure to spark debate and discussion.
