794. Om kala-malayai namah: I bow down to Amma who wears all sixty-four forms of art as a garland.
When I think of the continuing haze in Singapore, I realise what we're messing with nature. And one day there might be a backlash that might just be too severe for us to bear. May we all have the grace by which we can realise our mistakes and correct them before it is too late:
"There is an underlying order to everything in nature. There is a place in creation for all creatures. The forest, river and mountain all have their dharma (natural duty). Nature has provided sustenance for all created beings. It has its own ways of recycling and reusing natural waste, thus preserving life. We don’t need to do anything to maintain the beauty of forests, rivers and mountains.’ However, when human beings systematically plunder natural wealth for selfish reasons, the natural order gets disturbed. Nature’s face becomes disfigured. Along with other creatures, human beings, too, will have to face the consequences… If we are not ready to change, nature will teach us. The only thing is, we may not be able to bear the brunt of the teaching. Mother Nature has blessed humankind with her bounty. But if we forget our responsibilities, if we give free rein to our desires, nature will retaliate. Nature’s boons will turn into curses… We cannot delay anymore. We must make the right decisions and embark on the right course of actions."
Om Amriteswariye namah!
When I think of the continuing haze in Singapore, I realise what we're messing with nature. And one day there might be a backlash that might just be too severe for us to bear. May we all have the grace by which we can realise our mistakes and correct them before it is too late:
"There is an underlying order to everything in nature. There is a place in creation for all creatures. The forest, river and mountain all have their dharma (natural duty). Nature has provided sustenance for all created beings. It has its own ways of recycling and reusing natural waste, thus preserving life. We don’t need to do anything to maintain the beauty of forests, rivers and mountains.’ However, when human beings systematically plunder natural wealth for selfish reasons, the natural order gets disturbed. Nature’s face becomes disfigured. Along with other creatures, human beings, too, will have to face the consequences… If we are not ready to change, nature will teach us. The only thing is, we may not be able to bear the brunt of the teaching. Mother Nature has blessed humankind with her bounty. But if we forget our responsibilities, if we give free rein to our desires, nature will retaliate. Nature’s boons will turn into curses… We cannot delay anymore. We must make the right decisions and embark on the right course of actions."
Om Amriteswariye namah!
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