Kamdhenu The Wish Cow

Author(s): Gunvant Barvalia
Publisher: Ahimsa Research Foundation

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B
. KAMADHENU THAT
TO REJUVENATE THE
PANJRAPOLES
If we were not to consider the Panjrapoles as merely pens or boxes for cattle and were to accept them as temples of jeevadaya – compassion towards animals, then we can contribute towards the progress of religion, society and the nation.
Several Kings and Emperors, Noblemen and Philanthropists had donated hundreds of acres of land to Goshalas and Panjrapoles. Several Trusts have acquired lands on their own. These pastures are not being utilised to their capacity. Pastures should not be allowed to lie barren. Such lands should have trees and crops of Bajra or Jowar growing so that the cattle have some green fodder. Of course, such farming should be with the sole intention of generating fodder. It should be ensured that a goshala is clean, bright and airy and open.
Trusts which run Panjrapoles or Goshalas should have transparent operations. The management should be honest through able administrators, the true statement of accounts should be published periodically and they should be made available in detail to donors and those interested so that people's faith in such institutions is reinforced.
The staff that runs Panjrapole and Goshalas should be active. They should be eager to do or accept