(1) What is the literal translation of the Sanskrit word for war? - Quora: The cow is sacred to the Hindus. Cow is Symbol of purity, motherhood and ahimsa (non-violence). Gau Daan – (‘Gau’ means cow and Daan means donation) is important belief in Hinduism, since ancient times cows have been donated by kings, Kshatriya (Warriors- in ancient times) and other people to Brahmins and others. Although it can be donated any time, but it is believed that at least one cow must be donated in one man’s life time.
War leads to deaths and it was important to donate the cows before one die or someone from family can donate on behalf, so that one can have ease while passing over the river Vaitarni after death. That’s why War is “A desire of more cows” – more death would lead to desire for more cows for the rituals.
War leads to deaths and it was important to donate the cows before one die or someone from family can donate on behalf, so that one can have ease while passing over the river Vaitarni after death. That’s why War is “A desire of more cows” – more death would lead to desire for more cows for the rituals.