Sankalp Seva Sangha Sets an Example of Humanity by Giving Dignified Farewell to Dead Bull:

Sinapali: Once again, the leading social organisation of Sinapali, **Sankalp Seva Sangha**, has demonstrated that true service is not merely about words but about standing up for humanity and compassion when it matters most. A bull had died and its body was lying unattended on the premises of the renowned **Chandrashekhar Baba Shiva Temple** in Sinapali. After receiving information about the incident, members of Sankalp Seva Sangha immediately contacted the Sarpanch of Sinapali Gram Panchayat and sought assistance. With the help of a panchayat tractor, the body of the bull was respectfully removed from the temple premises and taken to a suitable location, where it was safely buried. The initiative prevented the animal's remains from continuing to lie unattended at a religious and public place. The service activity was carried out in the presence of prominent members of Sankalp Seva Sangha, including **Chittaranjan Meher, Suraj Kumar Meher, Bidyadhar Sa, Buddhadev Meher, Lingaraj Jagat, Jitendra Kumar Meher, Dhananjay Meher and Bharat Chandra Nial**, along with the president of the Chandrashekhar Temple Committee. > **“Sankalp is not merely a name; our fundamental objective is to put service into action.”** ## **A Service Organisation Shows the Way** The initiative has once again highlighted the commitment of Sankalp Seva Sangha towards social responsibility. Giving a dignified farewell to an animal that had been left unattended reflects a strong sense of compassion and respect for life. The incident, however, also raises an important question: **Who owned the bull, and why was it left unattended after its death?** ## **Are Cattle Valued Only for Their Milk?** The incident has also brought to the forefront a disturbing issue concerning the way some cattle owners treat their animals. In society, cows are often revered as sacred animals. Yet, in practice, there are instances where cattle are cared for only as long as they provide economic benefit. A cow may receive attention when she provides milk, but once she becomes old, weak, sick or stops producing milk, some owners abandon her on roads and public places. Similarly, bulls and other cattle are sometimes left without adequate food, shelter or medical care. Such behaviour is not only irresponsible but also raises serious questions about our moral and social consciousness. **Keeping cattle merely for milk or economic benefit, while neglecting them when they become dependent or unproductive, cannot be considered responsible animal ownership.** Those who take responsibility for an animal must also accept the responsibility of caring for it throughout its life. ## **One Side Shows Neglect, the Other Shows Humanity** The incident presents two contrasting pictures before society. On one side, there is the disturbing possibility of an animal being abandoned without proper care or even a dignified final disposal. On the other side, there are members of Sankalp Seva Sangha who came forward to handle the situation respectfully, despite the animal not belonging to them. This contrast sends a powerful message: **compassion should not end where personal benefit ends.** The public and intellectual circles of Sinapali have appreciated the initiative of Sankalp Seva Sangha, describing it as an inspiring example for others. The incident should also serve as a wake-up call for cattle owners. **Cattle are living beings, not merely sources of milk, labour or income. They deserve food, shelter, medical attention, protection and care throughout their lives.** The service rendered by Sankalp Seva Sangha was therefore much more than the disposal of a dead bull. It was a reminder to society that **true humanity lies in respecting life—even when there is nothing left to gain from it.**