About the Book: Sacred Plants of India
The classic Bhakti poem in a superb translation
Sacred Plants of India systematically reveals the sociocultural roots of the
flora of the Indian subcontinent, while asserting its ecological importance to
our survival. Informative, thought-provoking and meticulously researched, it
draws on mythology, botany and the ancient religious traditions of India to
assemble a detailed and fascinating account of Indias flora.
About the Author: Nanditha Krishna, M Amirthalingam
Nanditha Krishna is a historian and environmentalist based in Chennai.
M Amirthalingam is a scientist and an environmental education officer at the
C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre in Chennai.
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Plants personify the divine-Rig Veda (X.97