Indian Americans promoting cow sanctuary for peace

Arizona-based Goshala has saved seven cows from being slaughtered

Indian American community in the Arizona state has started a Goshala cow sanctuary that protects cows from slaughter as part of efforts to promote peace and also intends to educate people about how saving cows promotes a sustainable ecosystem and currently , an Arizona-based news paper reported.

“We believe that kindness to animals leads to kindness to humans and hence a peaceful world,” said president of Goshala, Naken Koka, Casa Grande Dispatch newspaper reported.

At Goshala, the cows are respected, honored and adored. Protecting them promotes peace and good health, Koka said.

“We spread the message of how important it is to protect cows and educate people on how protecting them builds a sustainable ecosystem for future generations. I want to preserve the earth for my daughter and future generations,” he told Casa Grande Dispatch.

The organization was started in a quiet corner of San Tan Valley with one Black Jersey cow named Laila in 2010. Read more…