In a fast-moving city like Mumbai, where life thrives on diversity and opportunity, a serious question arises—is compassion being restricted?
The Sherry and Diya Foundation, led by its founder Rakesh Kothari, has raised an important concern regarding the treatment of those who serve and care for cows on the streets.
A Contradiction in the System
Across Mumbai, we see:
- Street vendors selling clothes on footpaths
- Food hawkers operating daily
- Temporary stalls functioning in public spaces
All of these are part of the city’s ecosystem and are permitted in various forms.
But then the question arises—
Why are people feeding cows being stopped?
Why is Gau Seva (serving cows) being restricted?
Is Kindness a Problem?
Feeding a hungry cow has always been seen as an act of virtue in Indian culture. It is not just a routine—it is a symbol of compassion, humanity, and faith.
Yet today, those performing this act of kindness often face restrictions.
This raises deeper questions:
- Is showing compassion wrong?
- Has caring for living beings become an inconvenience?
A Cultural Shift
There was a time when feeding cows was considered a पुण्य (holy act). Families would teach their children:
“First serve the cow, then begin your day.”
This was not just tradition—it was a way of life rooted in empathy and respect for all beings.
Today, that very tradition seems to be fading under modern urban challenges.
Not Protest, But Dialogue
The Sherry and Diya Foundation does not seek conflict—it seeks conversation.
Under the vision of Rakesh Kothari, the foundation emphasizes:
- Not disorder, but organized Gau Seva
- Not resistance, but constructive dialogue with authorities
The goal is simple: to find a balanced approach where compassion and city management can coexist.
Watch the Full Message
To understand the concern in depth, watch the complete video message here:
👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/DVLU4RUjNSZ/
This is not just about cows—it is about preserving our values of kindness, culture, and coexistence.
A Call to Society
If business activities can function on footpaths, then acts of compassion should also be given space—with dignity and proper structure.
The Sherry and Diya Foundation stands committed to Jeev Daya (compassion for all living beings) and urges citizens to stand together with empathy.
Stand with Compassion
In the end, a city is not just defined by its infrastructure, but by its humanity.
Let us choose kindness.
Let us choose compassion.
Let us stand together—for those who cannot speak.
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