Do you think that cow and cow urine are considered sacred only in Hinduism or India? If you are also among those who think the same, then you must watch this viral video. It tells about a culture where cow urine is considered to have many qualities and cows are considered very important in daily and spiritual life. The surprising thing is that this tradition is not under Hinduism but in such a country. The Mundari community of South Sudan considers cow very sacred and the traditions there are surprising.
At first glance, you might think that these communities are Hindus, but they are not, and yet the Mundari people’s practice of washing themselves with the urine of their cows is a cultural tradition that has practical and symbolic meaning. All of these seem to be Hindu religious beliefs, but they are not.
In the viral video, a man is seen washing his head and face with cow urine. This is not done out of compulsion but as a tradition. For the Mundari, cows are the center of daily and spiritual life. Cow urine is used for hygiene and cosmetic purposes.
The special thing is that here also cow urine is considered beneficial for health. Due to the presence of ammonia, it is considered an effective disinfectant and insect repellent. Apart from this, Mundari believe that cow urine has properties to whiten skin and hair.