Given below is an English translation of Savarkar’s assorted views on cow-protection and cow-worship. Gratitude to the cow is consistent with the Hindu trait of compassion towards all living beings …That we should look upon that extremely useful animal (cow) with the same affection as for a family member is no doubt in keeping with humanism. To protect and sustain the cow is our personal and familial duty. At least in the case of Hindusthan, it is also our national duty...