Swati

ಹಾಲಾದೆ ಕರೆದರೆ ಮೊಸರಾದೆ ಹೆತ್ತರೆ
ಮೇಲ್ಗೆನೆಯ ಕಡೆದರೆ ಬೆಣ್ಣೆಯಾದೆ
ಮೇಲಾದ ತುಪ್ಪವೂ ನಾನಾದೆ ಕಾಸಿದರೆ
ನೀನಾರಿಗಾದೆಯೋ ಎಲೆ ಮಾನವಾ
ಹರಿ ಹರಿ ಗೋವು ನಾನು ||

ಹಾದಿ ಬೀದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಕಸದ ಹುಲ್ಲನು ಮೈದು
ಬಂದು ಮನೆಗೆ ನಾನು ಅಮೃತವನೀವೆ
ಅದನುಂಡು ನನಗೆರಡು ಬಗೆವ ಮಾನವ ನೀನು
ನೀನಾರಿಗಾದೆಯೋ ಎಲೆ ಮಾನವಾ
ಹರಿ ಹರಿ ಗೋವು ನಾನು ||

When milked, I become milk; when treated, I turn into curds. If my crust is churned, I become butter, and when heated, I transform into ghee. O Man, see how you contribute to this world! I am the sacred cow.

I graze on the grass that grows along the path you walk; I return home and offer you nectar. Yet, you betray me. O Man, how do you contribute to this world? I am the sacred cow.

The poem portrays the sacred cow as a symbol of selfless giving, providing nourishment while receiving little in return. Despite benefiting from the cow, mankind is shown as ungrateful and deceitful, highlighting human selfishness. This reflects a broader truth—humans exploit animals and nature for their gain while neglecting their well-being. Even among themselves, selfishness prevails through exploitation and betrayal. The poem questions mankind’s true contribution to the world, urging humans to embrace gratitude, compassion, and selflessness instead of greed and exploitation.

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Here is my entry for the Kamdhenu Collaboration hosted by beautiful hosts:
theboho_world paint_brush7 and
the_folkartworld.

Theme-Kamdhenu

Art form- Kalamkari art

Artists posting today:
@artkreationsbysatnam
@nvvdurgasatyaphani

Artists posting on 12th Feb:
@rim.jhimarts
@nish.kalakriti
@paint_brush7