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ENVIRONMENTAL VISION IN SANSKRIT RELIGIOUS SCRIPTURES

    1 Author(s):  DR. VIKRAM SINGH*

Vol -  6, Issue- 11 ,         Page(s) : 161 - 166  (2015 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMST

Abstract

The present article Environmental Vision In Sanskrit Religious Scriptures reflects upon the pivotal role of our epics - Ramayana and Mahabharata, Puranas and Samaritigranthas in ecology and conservation. Our ancient Hindu scriptures have been written in Sanskrit language as it is considered the oldest language in human history. These scriptures of the Hindu religion have given a detailed description of trees, plants, wildlife and brought out the importance of these Nature objects for people. We get the message for preservation of environment and ecological balance from these religious literatures. These scriptures are our most precious heritage, literature which is truly Eco-centric. They are the best source of human ideals which are said to be revealed to Indian seers. Their ideas and thoughts are also perceived to be wholesome and respectable since time immemorial. The subject matter contained herein is theoretical and practical which reflects the thinking of Indian seers.

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  2.   Mahabharata, 1.138.25 
  3.   Ramaayan By valmiki: Ayodhaakaand, canto 56.
  4.   Ibid., canto 50
  5.   Mahabharata : AraNyaparva/Yakshayuddhaparva,Chapter 158 , Verses 42-52.
  6.    Ibid.
  7.   Valmiki-80 Poems-www. Poem Hunter. Com- The World’s Poetry Archive,2012, Page 3.
  8.   Buck, William and Van Nooten, B.A.,Ramayana,2000, Page 7.
  9.   Mira Roy, Environment and Ecology in The Ramayana, Indian Journal of History of Science, 40.1 (2005) 9-29.
  10.   Gita 4: 7. 8 
  11.   See in details, Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, The Mahabharata, Bhishma Parva, translated into English Prose from the Original Sanskrit Text by Kisari Mohan Ganguli, January, 2004.
  12.   Bhagavat Gita, 15:1
  13.   www.bhagavad-gita/Article/holy cow-html.
  14.   Bhagawat Gita 10.26;15.1 
  15.   Bhagawat Gita 9.26
  16.   Bhagawat Gita 10.22.32-35. Also see in details, Swami A. C., Srimad Bhagavatam. Bhaktivendenta Book Trust, India, 1976.
  17.   Ranchor Prime, Hinduism and Ecology: Seeds of Truth , Page 10, Delhi, 1994.
  18.   Ratan Lal Basu, The Hindu Law Book: Economic Ideas, Smashwords Edition, 2011, PP. 3-4. Also see in details, Manusmriti.
  19.   Manusmriti 4.56
  20.   Padam Puran-56-40-41 and also in deails, Kurma Puran.
  21.   Padamapurana, Bhimi 96.7.8
  22.   Kurma Purana, 1.27.16–57.Also see in details, Vasudha Narayanan, “One Tree is Equal to Ten Sons.” Hindu Responses to the Problems of Ecology, Population, and Consumption, Journal of the American Academy of Religion, 65/2.
  23.   Matsya Puranam, chapt.154, 506-512.
  24.   History of Dharamasastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law), Vol. V,         Page 415.
  25.    Ibid. Also see in details, Varaha Puran- 162-41-42 and 172-39.

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