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The Myth of the Holy Cow
The Myth of the Holy Cow
Author: D. N. Jha, Dwijendra Narayan Jha
A book the government of India demands be ritually burned. The growth of religious fundamentalism in India is symbolized by the existence of a BJP government committed to the Hindutva. There is growing pressure to declare the cow a sacred, national animal and to ban its slaughter. This illuminating work is a response to this crazed confessiona...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781859844243
ISBN-10: 1859844243
Publication Date: 2/12/2004
Pages: 120
Edition: New Ed
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Publisher: Verso
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Very controversial! Where does it say that the cow is holy within the hindu religion? The author makes a very credible case that cows used to be slaughtered and eaten in India. Scathing points have put this author's life in danger!


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