SUSTAINABILITY AND DHARMA: ANECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE BASED ON THEGĪTĀ.

Abstract

The ecological dimensions of sustainability are addressed herein from the perspective of
Dharma, as represented in the Bhagavad Gītā. It essentially means that within the Vedic
tradition, an intrinsic balance prevails within the concepts of duty and ethics in the
context of the cosmos. In an application to sustainability, the Dharma view provides an
encompassing platform for linking ecological stewardship with a sense of spiritual
purpose. Bhagavad Gītā teaches humankind to act in a selfless manner, respecting the
interrelatedness of nature, and lays immense stress on non-violence (Ahimsa), duty
(Kartavya), and balance (Samatva). This paper integrates insights from the classical
exegesis of the Gītā with the ongoing ecological debate of our times and offers Dharma as
a prospective paradigm for resolving the ecological crisis of today. The philosophy of the
Gītā thus unfolds into transformative paths of ethical responsibility and sustainable
practices for harmonious coexistence..