Energizing Ecocentric Culture through Shivyog Practice - An Ecocentric Indian Experience

Abstract

Indian civilization as such is one of the most ancient and sustainable civilization of the world. Different religion, communities, ethnic groups and sets of India have their own unique eco centric approach. In this paper, my area of discussion is about Shivyog and how it can heal the earth that has already been damaged by various kinds of pollution. For my observation and conclusion I depend on my understanding of Avdhot Baba Shivananandji’s teachings from various Shibirs that I have attended, talks with other Shivyogi’s as they share their experience and videos of Babaji and Ishanji. Babaji tells all shadaks and healers to give lots of unconditional love to all living beings on this earth. We are aware about the fact that for the last many years, humans have been exploring as well as exploiting nature in various ways. We have given many unwanted , unasked and unquestioned blows to mother nature, but now it’s high time that we join the healing powers and process and try to rectify it by positive work. Good karam, sadhan, nishkam seva and jap (mantra recitations) are the four ways of doing good deeds and also the way to repay mother nature and create a ecocentric culture.