This man in Ahmedabad, India, treats the cows he lives with as family members - he even washes himself in their urine and faeces.

The 45-year-old entrepreneur has four cows living on his farm and he eats, drinks and even sleeps with them.

Vijay Parsana said: "I own four cows, Radha, Radha Ji, Poonam, Bhole and Saraswati – I keep them at my farm in on the city’s outskirts. Radha Ji is our baby. The entire family dotes on her. When I visit the farm, she sleeps in my bed with me.

"I bring her home at least thrice a week. I removed the seats in my SUV so she can travel comfortably. I take her to my apartment so that people become more aware of cows and how they can change our lives for the better.

"My neighbours adore her so much. Children take selfies with her and shower her with their love.

"Cows are like gold jewellery. We must protect them like we protect our wealth. If we do so, slaughterhouses will automatically close down.

This footage was filmed in January 2019.

One who visit Vijay Parsana's premium apartment in costliest area of Ahmedabad city of Gujarat, get astonished to watch a calf named Radha ji walking one place to another like a family member. She is lucky to have been born into the “family” of Vijay Parsana. The 45-year-old entrepreneur has been the ideal gau bhakt even before cows and their protection grabbed the political limelight. Parsana who owns a chain of fitness centres across Gujarat. The 45-year-old wears simple clothes, but ensures she is decked in ornaments. He has not only given her free reign of his Rs 2.5- crore four bedroom apartment but also allows her to sleep in bed with him.
“I own four cows – Radha, Radha ji, Poonam, Bhole and Saraswati – I keep them at my farm in on the city’s outskirts. Radha ji is our baby. The entire family dotes on her. When I visit the farm, she sleeps in my bed with me,” reveals Parsana. Parsana has even modified his SUV specially so she can travel in it. “I bring her home at least thrice a week. I removed the seats in my SUV so she can travel comfortably. I take her to my apartment so that people become more aware of cows and how they can change our lives for the better,” he says. “People may ridicule cows, and intellectuals may refuse to accept it as our mother. But I want to change people’s perception. I want to show by example how cows can be provided with a life of dignity. We have to worship and respect them,” says the 45-year-old, who then gently leads the calf to his vehicle. It is time to go home.As soon as Radha ji enters the lift of the Parsana’s apartment block, she poops. Without any qualms, Parsana contains this in his hands before it hits the floor. He gently reprimands her. Unaffected, Radha ji gets off on the fifth floor and enters his flat where she is cuddled and kissed by the family. Ask him if his neighbours object to Radha ji’s presence in the apartment, and he says, “My neighbours adore her so much. Children take selfies with her and shower her with their love.” At a time when cows are seen strolling on road eating plastic and garbage, the Parsanas feed vegetables and fruits and nuts to his cows. Ask him about the expenses he bears to raise the cows and the 45-year-old smiled an said, “How can I count the money spent on Gaumata? I never calculate it,” he says.On the recent debate over cow protection, he opines, “People who call themselves Hindus and believe that cow is our mother should bring wandering cows home and take care of them. We must take responsibility of keeping a cow safe by sheltering them in our houses or government cattle pounds. Cows are like gold jewellery. We must protect them like we protect our wealth. If we do so, slaughterhouses will automatically close down.” Parsana’s daughter has accepted Radha ji whole-heartedly too. “All my friends know we have a cow. They ask me about cows and I enjoy educating them,” she says. The calf climbs onto her bed and begins peeing but she is not the least bit upset. She runs to fetch a vessel to collect the pee and prevent the bed from getting wet.Look at me, do I not look fit?” he asks. Parsana is the third generation from his family to keep cows. "No one in our family has been diagnosed with any serious disease so far. My mother-in-law lived for 105 years. Those who worship cows and do seva are always rewarded. There is a need to sensitize the new generation about the benefits of keeping cows.”
The 45-year-old began keeping cows on his 5,000-yard farm in six years ago. “My grandparents believed in gau seva. Worshipping cow brings good luck, good health and good energy. Since the day I began taking care of cows, all my health problems vanished. I am always in a good mood and feel positive energy around. When you enter my home or farm, you will get positive vibes. It is peace of mind for the entire family.

News Editor: Meenakshi Chauhan Sharma
Videographer / director: Ajay Verma(Aish)