The tradition of dairying has been embedded in Indian culture since time immemorial, and its glimpses lay scattered in the ancient texts. Our ancient scriptures are full of references to the importance and value of milk for humans. The only milk, apart from mother's milk, known to Indians was Cow Milk, which was equated with Amrita (elixir of immortality). The cow was then called Kamdhenu, which fulfils all the daily needs, and Godan (donation of a cow) was considered the noblest act of parting one's precious possessions. In Indian mythology, we find the cow as a symbolic representation of the Earth, the rays of the Sun, the Goddess of speech or the mother. It embodies non-violence, compassion, tolerance, gratitude and benevolence.
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