Guwahati, May 11 -- Written by Paresh Malakar

In Indian tradition, nature has always been considered sacred. No distinction has been made between nature, humans, other living beings, and forests. This is one of our profoundly rich non-dualistic traditions. The phrase "Sarvam Khalvidam Brahma" means that humans, trees, plants, and all vegetation are manifestations of Brahma.

At first glance, this may appear to be blind superstition, yet its significance is deeply profound. It is a belief born from thousands of years of lived experience. Beliefs arise from the lived experiences of people, not the other way around.

What were the primary resources of early humans? What did their lives depend on? Water, soil, forests, and living beings. Cou...