About the Book: Hinduism and Nature
The basis of Hinduism is dharma or righteousness, incorporating duty, cosmic
law and justice. Five thousand years ago, the Vedas showed a clear appreciation
of the natural world and its ecology, the importance of the environment and the
management of natural resources.
Hinduism and Nature delves into the religions deep respect for all life forms,
the forests and trees, rivers and lakes, animals and mountains, which are all
manifestations of divinity. Nature is venerated all over India: every village
has a sacred grove, every temple a sacred garden and sacred tree. In this
fascinating book, scholar and environmentalist Nanditha Krishna