One tree appears to be dying. Ask the students why the tree might be dying. One ox may take a family years of saving to purchase. Purchasing a tractor is unimaginable. Additionally, it is often difficult to find spare parts for tractors, and there is a surplus of readily available human labor.
Men usually plant and cultivate cash crops, women raise subsistence crops.
A fundamental part of Hindu philosophy is the idea of ahimsa, or non-violence. Cows are considered sacred because they symbolize generosity. This is the essence of complete selflessness and love. Many Indians do not eat beef, or meat of any kind. Cows are important to the economy of the country, providing much of the energy for farming, as well as providing milk for consumption.