Though scholarship has largely focused on the philosophical texts and practices of the ascetic traditions, David Haberman, in his Overview Essay, calls for a greater attention to the bhakti/devotional aspect of the Hindu tradition in the service of ecological awareness and restoration. He quotes Hindu eco-theologian Shrivatsa Goswami that, “Love is the key to all sustainability. ” This love calls those of the Hindu faith to give their devotion to the rivers, the trees, and indeed all of creation.
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Overview Essay |
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| Bibliography
This thorough listing of titles compiled by Christopher Key Chapple provides print resources on this topic from the early 1900s to the present day. |
Statements
Here you’ll find several statements from organizations and individuals regarding the Hindu approach to ecology and the environment. |
| Engaged Projects
Here you’ll find organizations and projects around the world working on issue related to the intersection of Hinduism and ecology.
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Sacred Texts
Here you will find a small selection of passages relating to Earth and the environment. This listing is by no means exhaustive, but serves as a jumping off point for further investigation. |
| Multimedia
Located here are multimedia offerings of interest, relating to the intersection of Hinduism and ecology.
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Links In addition to the links in the Engaged Projects section, we have provided a brief list of additional online resources here. |
Header photo: People on the ghats at the holy river Ganges in Varanasi
