Ecological Consciousness and Self-Realization- an Identification: A Step towards Spiritualistic World

Abstract

The most dangerous tendency of the present human generation is to enjoy every aspect of life selfishly which leads to serious threat to an environment. From the very beginning man was never a solitary creature in the planet where the relationship between humans and nature is one of the most fundamental issues we face and must deal with today. A universal holistic approach is needed, which may develop ecological consciousness among us. Many religions, scriptures can help to build a model of ecological consciousness. The importance of ancient Indian religious practices shows that human beings are an integral part of nature, and should, therefore, naturally understand the framework of life. At present human society is misled by the false attraction of the materialistic life, so to realize his true 'self ,' one has to get out of this false notion that human society is the only proprietor of the world. The 'Bhagavad-Gita' nicely describes detachment from materials activities to the transcendental activities with realizing our true 'self.' Warwick Fox and Arne Naess's 'Self Realization' shows how a person who Is selfrealized and well-identified with the non-human world, will behave in harmony with nature, acting from inclination rather than duty.