India: Bishnois protect animals and trees

Members of the Bishnoi community in India would readily lay down their lives to protect the environment


Bishnoism is based on 29 principles set out by Guru Jambheswar.

These rules emphasize love, peace and harmony not only with humans but also with animals and nature.

Source: The Bishnois: Guardians of nature --- 'We feel sick at the thought of eating meat'
Author: EVANA

Link: Bishnois ; First Environmentalist of India
Link: Bishnois, Willing to sacrifice
Link: Chinkara or Indian Gazelle


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