Hinduism: Environmental Friendliness And Protecting Nature

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Hinduism Environmental Friendliness And
Protecting Nature
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• Since time immemorial, there has been a deep
  connection between Hinduism and nature.
  Protecting nature and furthering environmentalism
  has always been among the most important tenets
  of Sanatana Dharma.
• The sacredness of nature One of the core
  principles of Hinduism is to see divinity in the
  entire creation. This includes respect for the
  environment, as well. Various forms of nature
  such as animals, plants, rivers, and mountains
  are personified as deities and worshiped as
  manifestations of Paramatma.
• Earth as mother The Goddess of Earth is a deity
  that is extensively worshiped in Hinduism, with
  the name of Bhumi Devi. This throws light on a
  key aspect of Hinduism displaying the utmost
  reverence towards Earth and taking care of it
  like a mother.
• The circle of life Reincarnation is a pivotal
  concept in Hinduism that stresses the fact that
  all life forms are interconnected. Here, humans
  are inseparable elements of nature. Thus, causing
  harm to the environment invariably endangers the
  well-being of humans, especially the interests of
  subsequent generations.

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• Sustainable living The medicinal system of
  ancient India, Ayurveda, asks people to adopt a
  lifestyle that conforms to the precepts of
  environmentalism. People have to use natural
  resources judiciously and try to lead a simple
  life. Likewise, Sanatana Dharma encourages
  vegetarianism, chiefly from the environmental
  perspective.
• Environmental practices ExamplesLet us now
  take a look at some practices of Hinduism that
  emphasize the relevance that sanatana dharma
  gives to environmentalism.
• Sacred groves In several zones of India, we see
  pockets of forest areas that are treated as
  sacred groves. These patches, which are protected
  for religious purposes, serve as sanctuaries for
  many endangered species of plants and animals.

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• Worship of rivers In India, many rivers such as
  Yamuna, Ganga, and Godavari are treated as holy.
  There are several festivals and rituals about
  these water bodies. The primary objective of all
  these special occasions and rites is to safeguard
  the cleanliness of the rivers.
• Protection of animals In sanatana dharma, cows
  are treated with a lot of reverence they are
  worshiped. Along with that, compassion for all
  other living beings is something that Hinduism
  encourages people to follow. A significant chunk
  of Hindus stick to a predominantly vegetarian
  diet. There are a few individuals who religiously
  adhere to non-violence (ahimsa) towards every
  living creature. These people are strict
  vegetarians.

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