# Cows *13 references in Bhagavad-gītā As It Is* * as symbol of most valuable food, **[[bg/14/16#translation|Bg. 14.16]]** * as work of vaiśyas, **[[bg/18/45#translation|Bg. 18.45]]** * dung considered pure, [[bg/0a|Bg. Introduction]] * given pleasure by Govinda, *[[bg/1/15#purport|Bg. 1.15]]*, **[[bg/1/32-35#translation|Bg. 1.32-35]]** * Kṛṣṇa as well-wisher of, **[[bg/14/16#translation|Bg. 14.16]]** * Kṛṣṇa the surabhi amongst, **[[bg/10/28#translation|Bg. 10.28]]** * must be given all protection, **[[bg/14/16#translation|Bg. 14.16]]** * part of Kṛṣṇa's pastimes, [[bg/0a|Bg. Introduction]] * seen by sage the same as brāhmaṇa, **[[bg/5/18#translation|Bg. 5.18]]** * surabhi supply limitless milk, **[[bg/8/21#translation|Bg. 8.21]]** * their slaughter the grossest ignorance, **[[bg/14/16#translation|Bg. 14.16]]**