The traditional Hindu perspective on environment and M.K. Gandhi's viewpoint
The 21st century has posited many challenges for man, the environment issues being the most urgent. Many alternatives are being suggested to provide solutions and insights to deal with the gnawing challenges of environment, one being the role various religious traditions can play in resolving the co...
| Published in: | Nidān |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Univ.
2015
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Nidān
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| Further subjects: | B
Gandhi
B Hinduism B Environment (Art) B Non-violence |
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| Summary: | The 21st century has posited many challenges for man, the environment issues being the most urgent. Many alternatives are being suggested to provide solutions and insights to deal with the gnawing challenges of environment, one being the role various religious traditions can play in resolving the complex environmental concerns of today. The religions of the world through various aphorisms teach us how to motivate ourselves and others to act on global climate change, if only we listen, talk and synthesize. The article examines the rich treasure trove of various ancient Hindu scriptures which contains words of wisdom to protect the different components of environment. In the present century, the relevance of M.K. Gandhi and his philosophy of non-violence and truthfulness are acknowledged the world over. The influence of Hinduism is profound on Gandhi. He experimented with and wrote a great deal about simple living in harmony with the environment. The article also examines the influence of Gandhi's views on environment. |
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| ISSN: | 2414-8636 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Nidān
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.58125/nidan.2015.1 |