''Within recent times there has been some unusual extremes in climatic conditions worldwide that have resulted in an increase in natural disasters. resulting in unexpected displacement, severe financial losses and crises of various kinds.
These expressions are the appeals of Mother Nature urging us all to return the harmony and order, the pristine glory that was once the pure, clean and friendly earth.
Who should be the first to heed this cry and initiate some change? No other than we Hindus! Yes, Hindus have always been environmentalists, deifying all aspects of nature. We believe in the all-pervasive nature of the Divine.
We recognise that God is positional, and as such we worship Him in the sun, as Soorya Bhagavan, in the earth as Prithivi Bhagavan, in the water as Gangaa Maataa, in the fire as Agni Devtaa, just to name a few. Most certainly, nature is a manifestation of Divinity and should be glorified – not face abuse and ill-treatment at the hands of man.
We all depend on these facets of the universe for our existence, for our welfare, for accessing our material needs and, as such, we offer adoration and gratitude.
In Dwaapar Yug, Shri Krishna advised the Vraj-vaasi, the villagers of Vraj, that they should give thanks to the mountain, for they depended on it for rain to keep their crops healthy.
The villagers, who were agriculturists, realised the role of the mountain in the water cycle and trekked towards the Goverdhan to make offerings to it.
During the most auspicious month of Kaartik, we pay special homage to Tulsi Maataa, worshipping God in the form of a plant. Many of our other plants and trees find a revered position in our rituals and are kept alive for sustained use.
The bail, neem, mango, doob, pipal and paan are essential ingredients in Pujaa. At Kaartik Nahaan celebrations, special worship of Gangaa Maataa is done for we acknowledge the significance of water in the process of the sustenance of life.
Each year on this day thousands of people celebrate the Earth and what it means not only to them, but to the human race as a whole. Others use this day to bring the public's attention to Earth and the effects our lifestyle is having on the planet.
Going green is not only one of the catchiest phrases of our decade, it is also a way of life everyone should adopt.We only have one planet and taking care of it is something everyone must do.
Cutting down on energy consumption and recycling are great way to cut down on pollutions in the environment
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