Environment in Puranas

Environment in Puranas explores the environmental wisdom found in ancient Indian scriptures, highlighting the deep relationship between human life and the natural world. The book examines references to nature, ecology, forests, rivers, mountains, plants, animals, medicinal herbs, air, water, and the Earth across the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, and other classical Indian texts. Drawing extensively from Sanskrit verses along with English translations and explanations, the book presents traditional perspectives on environmental balance, conservation, responsible use of natural resources, and the interconnectedness of living beings. It discusses the Rigveda's descriptions of rivers, trees, medicinal plants and natural forces, the Atharvaveda's Prithvi Sukta, and Puranic teachings concerning forests, tree planting, water bodies, wildlife and ecological relationships.