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In Indian culture, how is environment conservation given importance? |
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Answer» In Indian culture, nature is addressed as mother. In Rigveda, importance is given to man and his environment. In this ancient Veda, water and air are worshiped like gods. The essence of earth is mountain, trees, oceans, lakes, rivers, climate, etc. In India, the saints and hermits extolling the importance of trees and forests, stressed on their conservation. Some plants have medicinal importance and religious value, such as pipal, tulsi, palas, Dhurva, “bilva, etc. Similarly, various rivers and nature’s divine description is present in ancient holy books. In Jain religion, non-violence is considered as the greatest duty of man, conservation of animals is also mentioned. |
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