Gau Poshana Seva

    Gau Poshana Seva is the act of nurturing, feeding, and serving cows (Gau Mata) in temples and sacred places. In Hindu Dharma, the cow is revered as a divine mother, representing prosperity, nourishment, and purity. This sacred service is performed to gain divine blessings, remove sins, ensure prosperity, and bring peace. Gau Poshana Seva includes feeding, taking care of, and worshiping cows with love and devotion.

    According to Hindu scriptures, serving and feeding cows brings the blessings of:

    • Lord Krishna (Gopal, Govinda) – The protector and caretaker of cows.
    • Goddess Lakshmi – The goddess of wealth and prosperity, resides in the cow.
    • Lord Shiva – Who rides Nandi, the sacred bull, as his divine vehicle.

    This seva is highly recommended for those seeking wealth, peace, happiness, good health, and spiritual progressPerforming Gau Poshana Seva at the temple is one of the most sacred and beneficial acts in Hindu Dharma. It grants health, wealth, spiritual growth, family peace, career success, and divine protection. By serving Gau Mata with devotion, one receives the blessings of Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva, and Goddess Lakshmi, ensuring a happy, prosperous, and fulfilled life.

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    How Purohit Performs Gau Poshana Seva at the Temple

    1. Preparations for Gau Poshana Seva

    • Sacred Cleansing: The temple’s Gau Shala (cow shelter) is cleaned and purified with Gangajal (holy water), turmeric, and cow dung (which is considered sacred).
    • Altar Decoration: A sacred altar is set up near the cow shelter, with a picture or idol of Kamadhenu (the divine wish-fulfilling cow), decorated with flowers, lamps (deepam), and incense.
    • Food Arrangements for the Cows: Special nutritious food is prepared, including:
      • Green grass – Symbolizing prosperity.
      • Jaggery and bananas – Representing sweetness in life.
      • Cooked rice, grains, wheat, and lentils – Symbolizing nourishment.
      • Water mixed with Tulsi leaves – Representing purity and divine grace.

    2. Sankalpa (Intention Setting for Seva)

    • The Purohit guides the devotee(s) to take a Sankalpa (spiritual vow), stating the purpose of the seva, such as:
      • Seeking prosperity, good health, family peace, financial stability, relief from sins, or success in life.
      • Removing negative karma and planetary doshas.
      • Expressing gratitude and devotion to Gau Mata.
    • The devotee prays for divine blessings and requests Gau Mata’s grace and protection.

    3. Invocation of Lord Ganesha

    • To remove obstacles, the Purohit invokes Lord Ganesha before starting the seva.
    • The Ganapati mantra is chanted:
      • "Om Gan Ganapataye Namah."
    • Offerings of fruits and betel leaves are placed as a mark of auspicious beginnings.

    4. Gau Puja (Worship of the Cows)

    • The Purohit and devotees perform Gau Puja by:
      • Applying kumkum (vermilion) and turmeric to the forehead of the cow.
      • Offering garlands and sandalwood paste to decorate the cow.
      • Performing Aarti with lamps and incense.
    • The Purohit recites Vedic mantras to invoke divine blessings from Gau Mata.

    Important Mantras Chanted During Gau Puja

    • Gau Gayatri Mantra (to invoke divine protection and blessings):
      • "Om Surabhyai Cha Vidmahe, Gomaayai Cha Dheemahi, Tanno Dhenu Prachodayat."
    • Shri Krishna Mantra (for devotion and prosperity):
      • "Govindaya Namah."

    5. Feeding the Cows (Gau Bhojan Seva)

    • The Purohit and devotees then lovingly feed the cows with:
      • Fresh green grass – Symbolizing prosperity and wealth.
      • Bananas, jaggery, and sweets – For sweetness and joy in life.
      • Cooked rice, wheat, and grains – Ensuring nourishment and well-being.
      • Tulsi-infused water – For divine blessings and purity.
    • While feeding the cows, devotees chant "Gau Mata Ki Jai" and express gratitude.

    6. Gau Pradakshina (Circumambulation of the Cows)

    • Devotees walk around the cow three times (Pradakshina) while chanting sacred Vedic hymns and prayers.
    • It is believed that touching and walking around a cow brings divine energy, removes negative karma, and grants spiritual upliftment.

    7. Gau Aarti and Final Prayers

    • The Purohit lights camphor (deepam) and performs Aarti while singing devotional bhajans dedicated to Gau Mata and Lord Krishna.
    • Devotees bow down before the cows and seek their blessings for prosperity, happiness, and well-being.

    8. Distribution of Prasad and Sacred Ash (Vibhuti)

    • The Purohit blesses the devotees with sacred ash (Vibhuti) or sandalwood paste, applying it to their foreheads as a mark of divine grace.
    • Prasad (sacred food offerings) is distributed to devotees, symbolizing spiritual blessings and fulfillment of wishes.

    Benefits of Performing Gau Poshana Seva

    1. Purification of Sins and Karmic Debts

    • According to Hindu scriptures, feeding and serving cows cleanses past sins (paap) and reduces bad karma, helping individuals lead a righteous and peaceful life.
    • Performing this seva during Pitra Paksha (ancestral period) helps relieve the suffering of ancestors and grants them moksha (liberation).

    2. Brings Wealth and Financial Prosperity

    • Kamadhenu, the celestial wish-fulfilling cow, represents abundance and prosperity.
    • Offering Gau Bhojan is said to attract financial stability, career growth, and business success.

    3. Removes Planetary Doshas (Astrological Defects)

    • Gau Seva is a powerful remedy for reducing the malefic effects of Shani (Saturn), Rahu, and Ketu.
    • People suffering from Shani Sade Sati, Rahu Mahadasha, or Ketu Dosha experience relief after performing this seva.

    4. Promotes Peace and Harmony in Family Life

    • Regular Gau Seva brings peace, unity, and happiness in families by removing conflicts and misunderstandings.

    5. Enhances Health and Well-being

    • The vibrations from cows and their presence create a healing energy field, helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and health issues.
    • The milk, ghee, and products from cows are Ayurvedic medicines that promote physical and mental well-being.

    6. Ensures Protection from Negative Energies

    • Worshiping and serving cows creates a divine protective shield, keeping away evil energies, black magic, and negative influences.

    7. Helps in Marriage and Fertility Blessings

    • Childless couples and those facing marriage delays often perform Gau Seva to receive the blessings of Gau Mata for happy married life and children.

    8. Grants Spiritual Growth and Moksha (Liberation)

    • Gau Mata embodies all 33 crore Hindu deities. Worshiping and serving her is equivalent to serving all divine beings, leading to spiritual awakening and moksha.
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