âThe entire culture of ancient India was based on cows and cow progeny. Cow Protection means to protect the cows and bulls too from slaughter or physical harm According to Vedic standards cows and bullocks are âAGHNYAâ,one which must never be killed.â The following is a bit of a long read but if someone is interested in cows, Vedic culture or varnashram, I think it is well worth the effort. This was received from Labangalatika dasi, former New Vrindaban resident and current cow protector