Green Seva – Nurture the environment

by Ravi Valluri

SLOGAN:   Be sensitive to the environment, nurture and nourish  it, let us care for all the species inhabiting this planet.
MESSAGE:

Consciousness of Environment is in built in the human system. Historically, nature (prakriti) has always been adored in the ancient traditions of the world; mountains, rivers, the sun, the moon, the trees have always been honoured. We need to revive the ancient practice of honouring and conserving nature. A return to traditional methods such as organic and chemical-free farming will go a long way in preparing the ground for healthy development. Tradition, technology, trade and truth are the four key factors, which need to be revived time and again. People should be encouraged to treat the planet as sacred.
                                                                                –  H.H. Sri Sri Ravishankar

The  Art of Living  last year observed and celebrated  the Gurupurnima Day by launching a  mega tree plantation drive. The question arises as to why this  project was taken up.

The answer is straight and simple. We need  to make our environs green and ensure that the  ecosystem does not collapse under the weight of crass commercialisation, unfortunately driven by  the ever increasing capricious  human demand. Thus the volunteers of  Art of Living, its teachers and Yuvacharyas planted trees at various places around the country.

The drive was undertaken in government run and privately owned schools,  colleges, government and public sector undertakings besides at various corporate enterprises.

Reputed personalities from all spheres of public domain spanning 119 districts and representing  20 states of the country participated in the noble initiative to rekindle the spirit among humans  to make our environment hospitable and livable for the present and future generations to come.

We owe this to Mother Earth which nurtures and nourishes us. As responsible citizens  it is our responsibility and we should not side step it.

Mother Earth is presently facing an acute environmental crisis of gargantuan  proportions. Poojya Gurudev in his wisdom has once again blessed the programme. The initiative is a remarkable opportunity to serve the planet. This is a small but a positive step to sustain our environment.

The drought afflicting various parts of the country over the last few years is a  grim reminder as to how predatory and selfish humans have become and we treat our environment with scant respect.

The Art of Living  fraternity in all its sincerity will once again launch a tree plantation drive on the day of Guru Purnima.

This is a wonderful opportunity for the  denizens across all walks of life to participate and undertake this  Seva.