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Quick questions on Hindu ethical teachings on environmental ethics: HSC Studies of Religion
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What is brahman pervading creation?Show answer
A foundational belief is that Brahman, the ultimate reality, pervades and underlies all that exists. Because the divine is present in all of creation, the natural world is not mere material to be exploited but is suffused with the sacred. The Upanishads teach the presence of the one reality in all things, which grounds a reverent attitude toward nature.
What are ahimsa toward all living beings?Show answer
Ahimsa (non-harming) is a central ethical principle. Because the atman dwells in all living beings and all are caught in the cycle of rebirth, Hindus are called to avoid harming life. This supports vegetarianism for many Hindus and an attitude of care toward animals and the living world.
What is the sacredness of nature?Show answer
Hindu tradition treats elements of nature as sacred: rivers such as the Ganges, certain plants and trees, and animals such as the cow are revered. This sacredness translates into a duty to protect and not pollute, and into festivals and practices that honour the natural world.
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