In the Seven Rivers civilization, herds occupied a central place. The Vedas, and in particular the Rig Veda , often speak of cows, horses and ceremonies to ensure their abundance. But we should not take everything at face value. These ancient texts use images and metaphors to speak of spiritual reality.
Cows: symbols of light and inner wealth
At that time, the wealth of a family or clan was measured primarily by the number of cows. The more one owned, the more respect one received. But in the Rig Veda, the cow is not just a useful animal. It represents Light .
Hymns that speak of the « liberation of the cows » actually evoke the liberation of consciousness . To find the cows is to find the lost light, to emerge from ignorance. Cows are called « the daughters of light . » Their milk, nourishing and white, is seen as a divine gift , a spiritual nourishment.
When the Rishis (the wise authors of the hymns) ask the gods to make the herds prosper, they are actually praying to receive more inner clarity , to advance on the path of enlightenment .
The horse: strength and energy towards the ultimate goal
The horse is another animal that is very present in the Rig Veda. But here again, it is not just a mount. It represents spiritual energy , the force that allows one to reach Brahman , that is, the state of unity with the Whole.
The sacrificial horse , the Ashvamedha, is central to ancient rituals. This horse is not killed for its flesh. It is offered as a symbol. It embodies movement, speed, and the power of will . It helps transcend the limitations of the mind and ego.
Ceremonies for the herds: a prayer in disguise
When the ancients held ceremonies for the prosperity of the herds, they were not just asking for more animals. They were expressing a deeper request: more light (cows) , more energy to move forward (horses) , more awareness , more inner truth .
These rituals, often accompanied by chants, sacred fire and soma libations, were a way to connect with invisible forces . Everything was done to harmonize the human being with the cosmos , to open the heart and the mind.
A spiritual reading of ancient texts
In the civilization of the seven rivers, nothing was separate: daily life, nature, and the inner quest went hand in hand. Animals were symbols. They helped to understand what words cannot always express . The Rishis knew that to speak of cows and horses was to speak to both shepherds and seekers of truth.
The Rig Veda is therefore not a simple agricultural or religious book. It is a song of human consciousness, a call to light and spiritual energy , through images that everyone could understand.
Le Rig Veda 
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