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(Atharv 7/73/11 or Atharv 9/10/20) In this mantra cow addressed as Aghanya have been enjoined to keep themselves he althy by use of pure water and green gars so that we, who drink their milk, may be endowed with dharma, knowledge ad wealth. Fortunate mayst thou be with goodly pasture, and may we also be exceeding wealthy. Feed on the grass, O Cow, through all the seasons, and coming hitherward drink limpid water. Source-Hymns of the Atharva Veda, by Ralph T.H. Griffith 2. (Atharv 9/10/5) Cow or Aghanya is responsible for health and prosperity. She, Lady of all treasures, hath come hither, yearning in spirit for her calf, and lowing. May this Cow yield her milk for both the Asvins, and may she prosper to our high advantage. Source- Hymns of the Atharv Veda, by Ralph T.H. Griffith 3. (Atharv 30/3/1) Almighty gods removes all your jealousies and prejudices and unite your hearts. He says us to love each other as cow loves her new born calf. Freedom from hate I bring to you, concord and unanimity. Love one another as the cow loveth the calf that she hath borne. Source- Hymns of the Atharv Veda, by Ralph T.H. Griffith 4. (Rig 4/1/6) In this mantra cow milk is compared with the splendor of god Excellent is the glance, of brightest splendor, which the auspicious God bestows on mortalsThe God's glance, longed-for even as the butter, pure, heated, of the cow, the m ilch-cow's bounty. Source-Rig Veda, tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith 5. (Rig 7/68/9) it is stated to get up before dawn, entertain noble thoughts and drink milk of cow to strengthen you. With his fair hymns this singer, too, extols you, waking with glad thoughts at t he break of morning. May the cow nourish him with milk to feed him? Preserve us evermore, ye Gods, wi th blessings Source-Rig Veda, tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith 6. (Rig 9/1/9) it is stated that cow milk is of special benefit for children. Inviolable milch-kine round about him blend for Indra's drink, The fresh young Soma with their milk Source-Rig Veda, tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith 7. (Rig 9/93//3) it is stated that cow milk is for learned persons endowed with great intellects. Yea, swollen is the udder of the milch-cow: thither in streams goes very sapient Indu. The kine make ready, as with new-washed treasures, the Head and Chief with milk within the vessels Source-Rig Veda, tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith [ Mahabharata- Shantiparva 262.47 Cow is called Aghanya and thus non-killable]