Environmental jurisprudence in India philosophy and practice

Posted by Rohit Misra on August 14, 2011 at 10:25am
Environmental ethics had always been an inherent part of Indian religious percepts andphilosophy.Man,nature relationship is at the centre of Vedic Vision and those sacred scriptures specifically talkabout man’s responsibility to preserve his environment. Worship of nature-Sun, Moon, Earth, Air and Waterwas not merely primitive man’s response to the fear of the unknown but arose from the deep reverence shownto the forces of nature which sustained and preserved human life on earth. The Upanishads provide a vision ofcosmic piety and harmony with the natural environment.The highest plenary existence mandates a balance of earth, water, vegetation and human life. However, 21stcentury is gong through rapidly advancing technology and fast growing economic system and increasingthreat from its own activities. The ozone depletion, acid rain, toxic wastes, global warning, deforestation andloss of bio diversities are just few highlights of the development model sweeping across the globe.

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  • P Jainul Abeddin November 27, 2011 at 3:07am



    Gullapalli Udayabhaksar said:

    But it is not being taught or practiced now a days by young generation or so called Gen Next. with the consumption patterns changing to use and throw/misuse , env ethics has become hypocritical, aided by our governance. Unless env becomes a part of profit / loss creteria , all these ethics are only for nice talk.

    This is what I had observed after being 23 years with MOEF.Sorry if am sounding negative.

     Jainul Abeddin. P Says:

    It is not the fault of the Young generation, our ancestors should make the young generation to realise what is right and what is wrong? And one thing I would like to mention is the Govt. has to implement Environmental Education Strictly. Even it is implemented now but it is taught to the students by some other subject specialist, so govt. should give the opportunities to those who are qualified in the field of Environment and who have love and affection towards Environment.

     

    Environmental jurisprudence in India philosophy and practice
    Environmental ethics had always been an inherent part of Indian religious percepts and philosophy.Man,nature relationship is at the centre of Vedic V…
  • P Jainul Abeddin November 27, 2011 at 3:02am

    Hi Rohit Misraa Ji, Primitive Man gave respect to the nature and he lived his life adjusting to the nature, but now it's opposite Modern man is making the environment convenient for him, he thinks that he is going on in a right way but he is not realising the threat caused by him to the nature, and they haven't worshipped the panchabhoothas but respected them as they give us light from the sun, oxygen from air, water for drinking etc.,., if every one realizes the importance of nature and joins their hands then there will be a change that can be made to save our environment

  • Gullapalli Udayabhaksar August 17, 2011 at 7:59am

    But it is not being taught or practiced now a days by young generation or so called Gen Next. with the consumption patterns changing to use and throw/misuse , env ethics has become hypocritical, aided by our governance. Unless env becomes a part of profit / loss creteria , all these ethics are only for nice talk.

    This is what I had observed after being 23 years with MOEF.Sorry if am sounding negative.

     

  • Rohit Misra August 15, 2011 at 7:22am
    ya, good one article and i also visited your website, nice work, best of luck for ur efforts


    SHAILESH ISHWARRAO TELANG said:

    Excellent notes on Environmental jurisprudence in India. We have also written a part of the story on the same topic. You can access it here-  Environmental Jurisprudence in India

     

     

     

    Environmental jurisprudence in India philosophy and practice
    Environmental ethics had always been an inherent part of Indian religious percepts and philosophy.Man,nature relationship is at the centre of Vedic V…
  • Rohit Misra August 15, 2011 at 7:20am
    Yes, You are right, It is not only in Rajasthan, the villages of the India are using sustainable technology, Now we are making our place dirty.

    Satya Prakash Mehra said:
    But if we see the rural areas (as per my experience from rural Rajasthan) of our country then one could realize that the concept of "Prakruti Purush" is still alive. There are lot of examples from the rural parts where one could see the conservation of natural resources. "Aranya Samskruti" is still the part of lifestyle of rural population........ minimum resources and maximum output, thus following concept of energy conservation........ no waste (everything used for the some way n other), thus following concept of reuse..........

    It is only the urban people and/or those part of population who are in touch with the western style of living, are away from our Eco-Centric Indian culture. Further, the physical comfort zone of people has also deteriorated the conditions. More the comfort, more the resources required and more is the energy consumption.......

    I am sorry in advance, if anyone hurts from my views...
    Environmental jurisprudence in India philosophy and practice
    Environmental ethics had always been an inherent part of Indian religious percepts and philosophy.Man,nature relationship is at the centre of Vedic V…
  • Satya Prakash Mehra August 15, 2011 at 12:35am
    But if we see the rural areas (as per my experience from rural Rajasthan) of our country then one could realize that the concept of "Prakruti Purush" is still alive. There are lot of examples from the rural parts where one could see the conservation of natural resources. "Aranya Samskruti" is still the part of lifestyle of rural population........ minimum resources and maximum output, thus following concept of energy conservation........ no waste (everything used for the some way n other), thus following concept of reuse..........

    It is only the urban people and/or those part of population who are in touch with the western style of living, are away from our Eco-Centric Indian culture. Further, the physical comfort zone of people has also deteriorated the conditions. More the comfort, more the resources required and more is the energy consumption.......

    I am sorry in advance, if anyone hurts from my views...
  • Rashmi Dixit August 14, 2011 at 11:32am
    Let's Start in practice


    GOPI KANTA GHOSH said:
    But they are in paper only. We do not practice.
    Environmental jurisprudence in India philosophy and practice
    Environmental ethics had always been an inherent part of Indian religious percepts and philosophy.Man,nature relationship is at the centre of Vedic V…
  • GOPI KANTA GHOSH August 14, 2011 at 11:24am
    But they are in paper only. We do not practice.
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