The glory of Mother Cow is immeasurable. From
ancient to modern, Vedas and literature are filled with the glory of the cow.
Throughout time, devotion to cows and their glories have bestowed virtue upon
the Indian people. Due to its divine nature, it has been given the status of
Mother of the entire world. The divine miracles of cow service are also
described in our Vedas and Puranas. The Vedas also mention that the status of a
cowherd who serves cows is superior to that of one who offers sacrifices in a
yajna.
Who
Are Gopalaks?
The volunteers who serve the cows day and night at
the cow shelter, providing daily care, medical care, cleaning and proper
shelter and food for them, are called Gopalak with love, affection and a sense
of spirituality, they are always ready to serve the more than 30000 gauvansh
sheltered at Krishnayan Gaushala. The Gopalaks here are completely dedicated to
cow service.Theyconsider serving the cow not their just duty but sanskar.
Now the question arises that why this role matters?
Actually it is the misfortune of our country that when the Mother cow does not
produce milk or becomes old, many owners leave them helpless on the roads. Many
get injured in accidents, many fall sick after eating plastic waste. This is
where the Gopalaks roles and responsibilities begin. This is where Gopalak role
matters most. In Krishnayan Gaushala, such cows and cows are given the best
possible treatment and shelter. They are treated under the supervision of vets.
Along with them, Gopalak support the medical team day and night in the rescue
of cows, their medical treatment. The role of Gopalak matters in making all the
arrangements for their food and shelter.Gopalak provide them with food and
shelter with love and affection. And Provides 24x7care.
Daily
Responsibilities of Gopalaks at Krishnayan Gaushala
To understand the Daily Responsibilities of Gopalaks
at Krishnayan Gaushala, we need to understand their entire daily routine, that
is, we need to know what is the life of cow caretakers in a gaushala. Because a
Gopalaksis on duty from morning till night, that is, almost 24*7. This includes
Feeding routines, nighttime care, water managementetc. But it all starts with
the cleanliness of the cowshed. From cleaning their dung to bathing the cows,
arranging fodder and water, checking their health, applying medicine or
ointment, milking them etc.
Apart from this, leaving the Gauvans to graze in the
open outside the shed, arranging sunlight or shade, providing necessary
protection for heating, arranging green and dry fodder, mixture of jaggery and
bran, checking their health status along with water, cleaning and nutritious
food in the evening also comes under the Daily Responsibilities of Gopalaks at
Krishnayan Gaushala. Along with this, storage of cow dung, making vermi compost
or cow dung cakes, water management, nighttime care i.e. preparing their place,
management of cow panchgavya to cow urine etc., all the tasks that come under cow
care and welfare in Gaushala are the responsibility of the Gopalaks. The thing
to be noted is that all these works are done with a sense of affection.
Health
& Medical Support for Cows
Gopalaks play a vital role in providing health and
medical support to cows. Krishnayan Gaushala rescues numerous cows daily. Many
are injured in accidents, and many are elderly and frail. Many undergo surgery.
Cowherds assist with vets. Once the cows receive medical care from doctors, the
responsibility for all subsequent health and medical support for cows’ rests
with them.
Apart from health checks, vaccination, working with
vets, in this case vaccination of cows, hygiene, dressing of ointments, daily
health updates, coordination with vets, consulting a veterinarian on seeing any
symptoms of illness, giving medicines, if a cow is suffering from any
infectious disease then separating it from other cattle, if the cattle is in
pain or discomfort then making it comfortable with love, precautions to prevent
seasonal diseases, deworming medicine or oil, nutritious fodder as per the
treatment, keeping the floor dry and clean from clean water so that the disease
does not spread and if there is any medical emergency then calling a doctor
immediately etc. are the Gopalak works
that come under the cow feeding and medical routine in gaushala.
Emotional
Bond & Ethical Treatment
In Sanatan Dharma, cow is called mother, hence cows
treat it like a divine life or Gaumata. The seva of Gopalaks to cows is not
just a duty but a service inspired by intimacy and emotional attachment.
Therefore, Gopalak also make their work meaningful through Emotional Bond &
Ethical Treatment. Many times, due to injuries or old age, Desi cows go into
mental depression, in such a situation it becomes necessary for Gopalak to
build trust and care routines to reduce stress. For this, Gopalak serve cows
with love and emotional bond. Feeding cows with love, caressing them
affectionately, reduces their mental stress and helps in reducing their pain.
Calm behavior, regular touch and sympathetic behaviors lead to effective growth
in cow feeding and medical routine in gaushala. Due to this, cows recover
quickly and remain carefree and happy.
Sustainable
Practices by Gopalaks: Beyond Cow Care
Keeping environmental concerns in mind, Gopalak are
playing a key role in promoting organic farming by using ecofriendly methods to
produce products from cow dung and urine. Products ranging from biogas to cow
dung compost, to incense sticks, dhoop, flower pots and statues promote
selfemployment and also eliminate chemicals that harm the environment and
agriculture. They also help to make natural pesticides from cow dung.
Furthermore, cowherds' efforts to use cow dung as biogas generate clean energy
in rural and rural areas. Beyond Cow Care, Gopalaks play a crucial role in
increasing the significance of Desi cows.
Krishnayan Gaushala is dedicated to Guaseva, continuously striving to provide better shelter,
nutritious food, medical care and lifelong service to destitute, sick and
elderly Gauvansh. And in this mission the roles and responsibilities of
Krishnayan Gaushala gopalaks are very essential and effective.
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