GOSHALA
The Goshala is a “place where cows are cared for”. Caring for cows is service to the society. The primary aim is to protect indigenous cows from slaughter and to increase their numbers. The Goshala also aims to revive the ancient Indian practice of using Cow excretions for useful purposes such as Gowmutra (cow urine), which has medicinal value, and is used as a fertilizer, and Cow dung, which is ideal for promoting cheap chemical free organic farming. Besides Cows are useful in a variety of ways such as providing milk - a vital food source for the populace.
Since ages, Man has shared a unique relationship of interdependence with the Cow.
Ancient Indian practice dictated that a family would gift a cow to a priest whenever someone passed away or on the occasion of some important event such as a Yagnya. This practice ensured that the priest had sufficient means to perform his religious rituals such as Pujas and Homa.
Go daan (Donate a Cow) is considered the highest form of daan in the Hindu tradition.Here is an opportunity for you to actually donate a cow or sponsor for cow in memory of your loved ones. The cow is well cared for and the produce is utilized for homa in the ashram as it was meant to be.