Most Indic religions do not appreciate killing cows and eating Cow meat from the medieval period. In English usage, beef refers to both Cow and Buffalo meat but Hindutva prohibits Cow Beef known as "Go-Maans" in Sanskrit. In Hinduism, many of the gods like beef for consumption, especially that of a barren cow and ox. It was a tradition to kill cow for sacrifices, for guests as a respect known as "madhuparka" and consumption of the meat was considered good for having healthy babies (Brihadaranyaka Upanishad VI.4.18). Bovines have a sacred status in India especially the cow, from the idealization due to their provision of sustenance for families. Bovines are generally considered to be integral to the landscape. However, they do not consider the cow to be a god. In Hinduism, the entire cosmic creation is considered to be sacred and are venerated like celestial bodies such as Sun, Moon to fig trees and rivers like Ganga, Saraswati, etc.