Water and Scriptures Ancient Roots for Sustainable Development
This collection of papers aims to draw lessons and apply indigenous knowledge, wisdom and cultural traditions to suit policy contexts describing the (a) role of individuals (b) communities, and (c) the state to ensure effectively manage water resourc
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er and Scriptures Ancient Roots for Sustainable Development
Water and Scriptures
K.V. Raju • S. Manasi
Water and Scriptures Ancient Roots for Sustainable Development
Editors K.V. Raju Policy and Impact Asia Regional Program International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics Hyderabad, Telangana, India
S. Manasi Centre for Research in Urban Affairs Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Preface
Cultures change over time all over the world; however, it is important to see how we adapt to cultural changes while meeting the needs of our society without affecting environmental sustenance. Several experts have emphasized the role of culture in protecting the environment. We mulled over this thought and believed that consolidation of traditional knowledge and its understanding will go a long way in improving the current environmental challenges besides aiding in environmental rehabilitation, conservation and improved resource management. Culture and religion are often interlinked. Also, water and culture are strongly interlinked. Water is a vital source of life and culture determines a person’s way of life. Keeping this in perspective, since ancient scriptures often highlight the importance of a harmonious coexistence between human beings and nature, we have attempted to draw lessons from the scriptures of three religions, Islam, Christianity and Hinduism, for water
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