04-28-2005, 05:10 AM
To understand the Hindu thought of linkage between human being and ecology, one should realize that man is not just a body, but consciousness, a living energy that is self-aware and that possesses mind and memory. This process of involves development of consciousness, both qualitatively and quantitatively giving meaning and purpose to oneâs life, as well as of lives of virtually all living beings. Merging with god is merging of environment and consciousness, and be aware of it.
Hindus believe that evolution of any individual soul starts with the first rudiments which are initially diffusive. This tiny spark then gets incarnated into bodies of plants, where it continues to grow, then it moves into animal bodies and finally into human ones. The human stage evolution of the soul implies, and not limited to, an understanding and experience of these fundamental principles of consciousnessâ development as well as taking an active part in this process. Thus Hinduism's philosophical and religious principles treat âEcologyâ as part and parcel of humanity.
Ashwatha is sacred to Hindus. Sankaracharya interprets ashwatha as representing the entire cosmos. Ashwatha is a unique and remarkable tree as the branches themselves morph into roots, and even when the original tree decays and perishes the young branches underneath continue to grow and enclose the parent. This eternal life of the Ashwatha has inspired many a Hindu philosophers over millennia.
There was a time in India when a Ashwatha was planted in the premises of every temple, and was regarded as the Tree of Life.
This thread is to collect articles that bring out the very aspect in Hindu Thought and culture (Concerns, Practices in preserving nature), promote pro-active environmental activism and awareness, based on Dharma the universal law, to prevent ecological imbalances and environmental disasters.
Let us re-learn it.
Hindus believe that evolution of any individual soul starts with the first rudiments which are initially diffusive. This tiny spark then gets incarnated into bodies of plants, where it continues to grow, then it moves into animal bodies and finally into human ones. The human stage evolution of the soul implies, and not limited to, an understanding and experience of these fundamental principles of consciousnessâ development as well as taking an active part in this process. Thus Hinduism's philosophical and religious principles treat âEcologyâ as part and parcel of humanity.
Ashwatha is sacred to Hindus. Sankaracharya interprets ashwatha as representing the entire cosmos. Ashwatha is a unique and remarkable tree as the branches themselves morph into roots, and even when the original tree decays and perishes the young branches underneath continue to grow and enclose the parent. This eternal life of the Ashwatha has inspired many a Hindu philosophers over millennia.
There was a time in India when a Ashwatha was planted in the premises of every temple, and was regarded as the Tree of Life.
This thread is to collect articles that bring out the very aspect in Hindu Thought and culture (Concerns, Practices in preserving nature), promote pro-active environmental activism and awareness, based on Dharma the universal law, to prevent ecological imbalances and environmental disasters.
Let us re-learn it.