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Via Ramayana We Can Re-established Environmental Ram-Rajya
- Dr (Ms) Sharad Singh
Writer, Author & Social Activist
Blogger - "Climate Diary Of Dr (Ms) Sharad Singh"
We know that people were happy in Ramrajya. But why? Because at that time, the environmental Ram-Rajya was also. Maharishi Valmiki, the author of 'Ramayana', explained that "Nothing can be preserved without the balance of nature because nature is the basis of the existence of this entire world." Life is void in the absence of environmental protection. Therefore, balance among the elements of nature is necessary. Of course, we read 'Ramayana', praise the character of Shri Ram but we do not pay attention to this important thing of this epic. If we understand this then natural Ram-Rajya can be re-established.
We know by the Vadas, Puranas and Epics that aquatic animals and plants, all the natural dimensions and stages of the earth, animals, water sources, air elements etc. and all the horizontal and aerial natural resources, all these are under nature. The Shivatva of human beings is also a gift of nature. Yagya rituals performed by humans and all the works to keep nature healthy, which enhance the natural wealth. This is also counted among the catalytic elements of nature. Food items and grains, natural gas, natural energy, solar energy, water resources of streams, lakes, seas etc., all such elements are notable as parts of nature.
In today's materialistic era, the problem of the environment is becoming increasingly serious, which is a big threat to the existence of this entire creation. To face such a situation which is selfish, dangerous for our civilization, culture and the entire environment, our governments will have to wake up and take some meaningful initiatives and apart from this, it is the responsibility of the society. That they too should play their active role in eradicating this problem and then what cannot be achieved by doing so, all that is needed is dedication, hard work and a feeling of unity.
In Ramayana, measures were taken by the government to protect the environment and make it virtuous and beneficial for more and more living beings. These measures were to purify and protect both the external and internal environment. In Ramayana, efforts were made by the state government to ensure that the natural environment in the state remained balanced. Maharishi Valmiki believed that "Without balance in nature, nothing can be preserved because nature is the basis of the existence of this entire world."
In the kingdoms of the Ramayana period, there is rich evidence of groves of trees in cities and on highways. Bharat built a highway up to the banks of Ganga to reach Chitrakoot and also planted trees with flowers on its banks. Gardens and gardens have been mentioned many times in the description of Ayodhyapuri. That city was decorated with sacred gardens. Probably these gardens would have been protected by the state and established for public use. The garden situated in Ujjiha Nagari was rich in Kadamba trees. Who received state protection. While describing Mithila state, Upatan situated there has been mentioned. During the Ramayana period, Lankapuri was also full of forest gardens. The gardens there were square, peaceful, beautiful, huge and spacious. The beautiful decoration of gardens and gardens of Lankapuri had made the environment there picturesque.
The forests and groves of Kishkindha city were decorated with flowers. Examples of this are found in Ramayana, among which Ashok Vanika located in Ayodhya, Madhuvan located in Kishkindha and Ashok Vatika located in Lanka etc. are prominent. Ashok Vanika in Ayodhya Puri is known as Chandan, Agaru, Mango, Tung, Kaleyak, Devdaru, Champa, Ashok, Punnag, Jackfruit, Mahua, Asan, Parijat, Lodhra, Kadamba, Arjun, Nagkeshar, Chhitvan, Atimuktak, Mandar, Kadali, Priyangu, There is description of Dhuli Kadamba, Vakul, Jamun, Pomegranate, Kovidar, Itiya trees. The sapphire colored grass was adorning that garden. Madhuvan, protected by Sugriva, was filled with hundreds of trees. This was the personal garden of the royal family, that is why the monkeys had given permission to Prince Angad to drink the honey from the trees of Madhuvan. The poet has described Ashok Vatika at many places. The description of an artificial reservoir filled with cool water along with golden and silver colored trees of different species is also available in Ramayana. Seeing the open plains, mountain springs and golden trees, the description of a more beautiful garden than Ashok Vatika is not found anywhere else in Ramayana. It was the duty of the king to protect and manage the natural environment. Narmada river used to flow under Mahishmati Puri and that river had clear water.
Measures were also taken by the state government or kings to ensure that the environment is filled with pure and pollution-free air. In Ramayana, morning Havan, Agnihotra etc. were mandatory among the daily rituals. Among the yagyas performed by the kings in Ramayana, the enumeration of the Yagyas performed by King Dasharatha, Ashvamedha Yagya, Trishanku, Ambarish, Bali, Shri Ramayan is available in Ramayana. There were various forest groves to absorb harmful gasses in the atmosphere.
In Ramayana, natural rules were followed everywhere, due to which there was no fear of untimely death, snakes etc. or diseases in Ram's kingdom. In Ramayana, proper efforts and measures were taken to conserve and improve the natural environment, which were necessary to make the then environment pure and pleasant.
The contribution of the population of any nation is of utmost importance in its happiness, prosperity and progress. Even in India during the Ramayana period, the work done by the government and the society to preserve the environment was carried out with mutual cooperation. This can be easily estimated considering the improvement in the natural, moral and cultural environment of that time. That it could not be agreed without the cooperation of the people. In India during the Ramayana period, the environment had not only state protection but also social protection. In a democracy, it is the duty of every citizen that if he wants to achieve Ram-Rajya, he will first have to take steps for the establishment of environmental Ramrajya.
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(07.01.2024)
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