Harmony with Nature: Hinduism's Ecological Wisdom and Conservation Traditions

Abstract

This Comprehensive Study Examines The Intricate Relationship Between Hindu Philosophical Traditions And Environmental Conservation Practices In India. Through Analysis Of Ancient Texts, Contemporary Movements, And Empirical Data On Sacred Groves, This Research Demonstrates That Hindu Ecological Consciousness Represents A Sophisticated Framework For Sustainable Environmental Stewardship. The Study Reveals That Traditional Conservation Practices Rooted In Hindu Cosmology, Including The Worship Of Natural Elements Through The Panchamahabhuta Concept And Community-Managed Sacred Groves, Provide Effective Models For Biodiversity Conservation. The Research Concludes That Integrating Traditional Hindu Ecological Wisdom With Modern Conservation Strategies Offers A Pathway Toward Holistic Environmental Sustainability.