# 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]]**