EARLY INDIAN PERSPECTIVE ON ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENT

Ecology and environment of early period refers to the study and understanding of the natural world and its interactions in early times. Ecology and environment of early times encompass the knowledge, practices, and beliefs about the natural world from various early cultures and civilizations. Early human societies were intimately connected to their environments and relied on natural resources for survival. They developed an understanding of the ecosystems they inhabited and the interactions between living organisms and their surroundings. However, it is important to note that early ecological knowledge varied across different cultures and regions. In early India, the ecology and environment held immense significance and were deeply intertwined with the cultural, philosophical, and spiritual fabric of the society. The early Indian perspective on ecology and the environment was shaped by the teachings of various religious and philosophical traditions, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. These traditions emphasized the interconnectedness of all living beings and advocated for a harmonious relationship between humans and nature.