In the whole universe, only a mother has omnipotent and benevolent nurturing.
Thus a cow is called "GAUMAATA".
The cow represents mother as she is a source of goodness and her milk nourishes all creatures.
She is not specific to any particular religion but a part of the common heritage of the world.
We believe that a cow is a representative of divine and natural beneficence therefore We Protect and Venerate our cows.