As a person who’s seen and experienced the traditions and reasons behind #jallikattu, I feel I should clear-out some misconceptions and wrong advertising.
First of all, believe me: I am a vegetarian, not because of any religious reasons, but of moral reasoning. I do love animals and I too fight against the animal cruelty; But I support Jallikattu and am against banning it. Let me explain why!
The actual name of the sport is: Eru Thazhuvuthal meaning ‘Embracing / Hugging the Bull’, not bull baiting. Jallikattu is an ancient tradition. The seals of the Indus Valley civilization proofs that this sport was in trend 5,000 years ago. Many ancient Indian (not just Tamil) literatures of 2nd BC have detailed references to Eru Thazhuvuthal.
If you are comparing Jallikattu with the Spain bull fight, then you’re completely wrong. Spain bulls are trained to be dumb and vigor, whereas our bulls are trained to be intelligent and sharp. Jallikattu is like a game of tag between the bull and the players. And the bulls are intelligent enough to evade the players. Each bull takes only 20 - 30 seconds to complete their turn in the arena, and I think not even Superman can do the so called " torture" to the bulls during that short interval:)
And very importantly @separatists, please be aware: All classes of people and all castes take part in Jallikattu. There is an egalitarian standpoint where it’s people and their cattle, nothing more nothing less. Please go and check it yourselves.
Now, coming to the main reason...Why I support and Why PETA is so keen in banning Jallikattu – NATIVE BREEDS & A2 MILK
The actual name of the sport is: Eru Thazhuvuthal meaning ‘Embracing / Hugging the Bull’, not bull baiting. Jallikattu is an ancient tradition. The seals of the Indus Valley civilization proofs that this sport was in trend 5,000 years ago. Many ancient Indian (not just Tamil) literatures of 2nd BC have detailed references to Eru Thazhuvuthal.
If you are comparing Jallikattu with the Spain bull fight, then you’re completely wrong. Spain bulls are trained to be dumb and vigor, whereas our bulls are trained to be intelligent and sharp. Jallikattu is like a game of tag between the bull and the players. And the bulls are intelligent enough to evade the players. Each bull takes only 20 - 30 seconds to complete their turn in the arena, and I think not even Superman can do the so called " torture" to the bulls during that short interval:)
And very importantly @separatists, please be aware: All classes of people and all castes take part in Jallikattu. There is an egalitarian standpoint where it’s people and their cattle, nothing more nothing less. Please go and check it yourselves.
Now, coming to the main reason...Why I support and Why PETA is so keen in banning Jallikattu – NATIVE BREEDS & A2 MILK
Many of us do not know the difference between an Indian cow and a western cow. The cows you see on the streets now are hybrid-western cows., they produce unhealthy A1 milk what we all drink nowadays. The native cow breeds of our country has a hump on it's back and it gives nutritious, safe A2 milk.
To explain further: There are two types of cow's milk: A1 & A2. The main difference between the A1 & A2 milk is their protein components – A1 & A2 Beta Caseins.
The A1 beta casein is a toxic component while the A2 is harmless and safe. It has micronutrients like cytokines and minerals which enhances your immune system. But the western cow's milk gets digested differently and is not suitable for human consumption!
Are you still wondering how does the A1/A2 milk issue relates to Jallikattu? Please read my next post "How A1/A2 Milk Conspiracy relates to Jallikattu"
Bottom line is: Your mother's milk is A2 and so is the Indian cow's. To know more facts, read this article The A2 milk case: a critical review published in one of the highly regarded international journal.
6 Comments to "I support Jallikattu"
Well writtem article on Jallikattu in English, don't remember many such articles in English. My Praises to the author!
It is unfortunate that we have people advocating for ban on Jallikattu at same time not one even protesting for protection of native breeds! not a single government sponsored or supported program in whole nation . Unfortunately the SC of India - APex body also seems to be carried away by versions & perceptions of so called Animal rights activists.
It is neither art nor culture to rub chili pepper into bulls' eyes, force-feed them alcohol and jab them with sticks and knives. Jallikattu shows a callous disregard for animals and should be permanently banned across the country.
@Paula Renee: Please say specifically in which jallikattu event, where & how who used chilli powder, force-feed alcohol? AWBI has registered all Jallikattu Bulls with them, they have all particulars & info of each & every Bull part of said Jallikattu event. Till date not even a single complaint was registered with TN Govt or police by AWBI or Peta on villagers for any of the above said false accusations!
Hi Paula, Do you rub chilli powder in your child's eyes? What you insinuate is similar. Our cattle are like our children. And we know that we don't give alcohol or rub chilli powder to our children. Know your facts before you advertise wrongly.
@Paula, I think you've got prompt responses from JKM, Rathinamani and Mahalakshmi. Jallikattu is not a unregulated event, as you think. TN governmet officials, AWBI and even PETA members visit and audit each and every bull. Please don't get brain-washed by a few pictures you see over internet.
Anyway, thank you all for reading the post and making useful debate.
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