Friedrich Irina Bruning feels a deep connection with Indian cow culture : Ravindra Arya

Author : Ravindra Arya

Mathura : German woman Frederic Irina Bruning, also known as Sudevi Dasi, is the founder of Radha Surabhi Gaushala in Virandavan, India. She has made cow service her life's purpose and feels a deep connection with Indian cow culture. Understanding the importance of cow dung and cow urine, Sudevi Dasi believes that it is an important part of the Indian lifestyle and is environmentally friendly.

She is of the view that cow dung and cow urine should be used in organic farming, as fertilizers and natural pesticides. Products made from cow dung, such as biogas and compost, not only reduce dependence on chemicals, but also help in preserving soil fertility and the environment.  Sudevi Dasi believes that if rural communities make maximum use of cow dung and other cow products, it will be beneficial for India's agriculture and environment.

In her opinion, by making proper use of cow dung wealth, rural economy can also be strengthened and employment opportunities can be generated at the local level. Sudevi Dasi believes that it is necessary to increase awareness about cow dung and cow service in modern society so that people can understand the importance of this traditional resource.

Govardhan Puja is a festival of expressing gratitude towards religion, nature, and preserving traditional values. Govardhan Puja has special significance in Indian culture and religious traditions. It is celebrated on the next day of Diwali and is also known as Annakoot Puja. Its main purpose is to remember the mythological story of Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan mountain and protecting the people of Gokul.

Govardhan Puja is associated with faith in Lord Krishna and respect for nature. On this day people worship Govardhan mountain and cow, which symbolizes the protection of the environment and livestock. Through this festival, the message is given that we should conserve nature and be sensitive towards our natural resources.

By lifting the Govardhan mountain, Lord Krishna taught people that we should avoid ego and face adverse circumstances unitedly. Govardhan Puja gives the message that the mutual relationship between nature, animals and humans should be balanced, because all are dependent on each other. On this day, people prepare Annakoot, i.e. various types of food in their homes and offer it to God, which is considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

Therefore, Govardhan Puja is a festival of expressing gratitude towards religion, nature and society and preserving traditional values.