Bishnoism: An Eco Dharma

No other religion or faith has given as much importance to environment protection as Bishnoism

Now every one is concerned about the dangers of global warming and the increase of carbon dioxide gas emissions but visionary Guru Jambheswar Ji knew this danger already 500 years ago, hence emphasized the necessity of an echo balance between humans and Mother Nature.

To make sure that people followed the basic principles of environment conservation, he included two rules of environment protection in the 29 principles of Bishnoism.

Rule 19 is “RUNKH LILA NAHI GHAVE”
- meaning 'Do not cut the green trees' and

Rule 18 is “JEEV DAYA PALNI”
- meaning 'Be compassionate towards all livings'
(don’t kill or torture animals).

Bisnoism is based on the principles of non violence and teaches about love and harmony among humans, trees, animals and the whole of nature.

In many other shabads also Guru Ji advised not to kill animals and not to cut trees e.g.

Shabad-7, “KANY KATI BAN RAYO”
- meaning 'Why you cut green forest'.

Shabad-9, “JEEVA UPPER JOR KARIJE, ANTKAL HOYSI BHARU”
- meaning 'If you are showing your power on animals (by killing or torturing), your end time will be painful'.

Shabad-10, “RE BINHI GUNHE JEEV KYON MARO”
- meaning 'Why you are killing innocent animals without their fault'.

Shabad-44, “KAY NA PALI JEEV DAYO”
- meaning 'Why you are not kind to animals'.

Shabad-64, “JEEV VINASHE LAHE KARNE”
- meaning 'Why you kill animals for your selfishness'.

Sabad-85, “JAYO JEEV NA GHAI”
- meaning 'Don’t kill live beings'.

Bishnois accepted Guru Ji’s environment friendly rules by heart and have been following them honestly for last five centuries.

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You can find more information about the Bishnois in the book
Paving the Way for Peace : Living Philosophies of Bishnois and Jains
German original: Wegbereiter des Friedens - Die lebendigen Philosophien der Bishnois und Jains

Source: Bishnoism - An Eco Dharma of the people who are ready to sacrifice their lives to save trees and wild animals
Author: Bishnoi

Link: Destruction of Rainforests Worst Ever


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