Vedic Heritage
Eco-Care
THE PRITHIVI SUKTA
Vedic Seers
asked questions about life and dealth
were interested in the mystery of Creation
determined that the causes of creation were due to 5 elements
Akash (space)
Vayu (air)
Tejah/Agni (light/fire)
Prithivi (earth)
Apah (water
The goddess Aditi
mother and protector of the holy cosmic law (Vedic Heritage 29)
is regarded as a divine ship, full of life sustaining harvest (Vedic Heritage 29)
along with 4 other mahabhutas she provides eco care to our universe (Vedic Heritage 29)
the bond between all people and the universe
where all beings come from
not a material or physical element (Vedic Heritage 28)
regarded as a soul, ruler and preserver of the world (Vedic Heritage 28)
first cause and effect of creation (Vedic Heritage 28)
considered the spring of our life since it creates life (Vedic Heritage 28)
reservoir of all curative medicines and of nectar (Vedic Heritage 27)
mothers of all beings (Vedic Heritage 28)
first cosmic element (Vedic Heritage 27)
foundations of all the universe (Vedic Heritage 28)
integrate many of the thoughts the Hindu seers have about human existence on earth
Praises Mother Earth
an abode of a large and extended family
supports and nourishes us
provides a sustainable environment
should not be insulted
exemplifies the importance of environmental sustenance.
3 categories of our environment
air
soil
water
seas, rivers and waterfalls (Vedic Heritage 30)
brown, black and red
maintains the attributes of the earth (VH 30)
firmness, purity and fertility
Humans
those who protect the earth are blessed
working in communities
greed and exploitative tendencies cause destruction