Arunachala Egology and Ecology: Every clod of earth
is 'alive' and precious. When protected, bare rock and soil spring to
green life. If Arunachala represents the convergence of all spiritual
disciplines, He is also the radiator of earthly prosperity. Let us
clothe Him in green splendour and thus usher in the green of the planet
too . . . click to read this narrative
Friend of the Trees: "You may call a tree a standing man,
and a man a walking tree," said Bhagavan Sri Ramana Maharshi. We know
that some insects, animals and even human beings are harmful,
occasionally or otherwise. But trees? Do they have anything but good for
all of us? . . . click to read this narrative
Our Sacred Earth: When we know that all is sacred,
all is God, and we are all children of Mother Earth, our behavior and
even our desires change accordingly. We want to enhance the common good
and balance our individual needs with those of the extended family of
life. It becomes natural to follow dharma . . . click to read this narrative
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Shiva as Ecologist: Many natural forces are
imprisoned in Shiva's persona: his flowing tresses represent the forests
themselves, trapping within them the mighty river Ganga, the source of
perennial water and life. His vibhuti or sacred ash is the symbol of
fertility, a gift of the earth. He is accompanied by Nandi the bull and,
often, different wildlife, for he is Pashupati, Lord of animals . . . click to read this narrative
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