Holy cow

 Every time I travel I try to experience the places as a local, and that includes learn a lot about the culture. I want to blend, be part of the place, I want to belong...
With India it couldn't be different, but with my work schedule so hectic before the project it has been hard to find time to study. But one thing I had to learn: why Indians do not eat cow meat?
I've always heard that cows are sacred in India so I did my research!

"To the Hindu, the cow symbolizes all other creatures. The cow is a symbol of the Earth, the nourisher, the ever-giving, undemanding provider. The cow represents life and the sustenance of life. The cow is so generous, taking nothing but water, grass and grain. It gives and gives and gives of its milk, as does the liberated soul give of his spiritual knowledge. The cow is so vital to life, the virtual sustainer of life, for many humans. The cow is a symbol of grace and abundance. Veneration of the cow instils in Hindus the virtues of gentleness, receptivity and connectedness with nature." - From this article

As a typical Carioca (Brazilian from Rio de Janeiro) I have to admit I love red meat! It's part of our culture, Brazilians in general eat a lot of meat.
It's a common thing to attend a barbecue on Sundays and drink a cold beer with a juicy steak.
So how do I survive 30 + days without cow meat? Well, as I said I'm a traveler who likes to go deep, so during these days I will try to emerge on the Indian and Hindu as much as I can and that does include eating habits! I'm sure it won't be easy but trying to understand the whole concept of the country will for sure help!
Did you know you can get arrested for buying cow meat in India? Yup! So I won't risk it!
I'll keep you posted on how it goes!

But yes, I did go to a typical Brazilian churrascaria yesterday to enjoy the Labor Day holiday and eat meat for an entire month!

I looove spices and for what I have heard India has the best ones in the world! So I'm looking forward to that!

If you want to read more on why cows are sacred find it here.