OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal Review Article
Traditional Water Conservation Practices in Srimad Bhagavata Mahapurana
Abstract
This study explores the Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) embedded within Srimad Bhagavata Mahapurana, specifically focusing on environmental wisdom and traditional water conservation practices. Through qualitative textual analysis and hermeneutic interpretation, this research examines how ancient Hindu scriptures provide comprehensive ecological frameworks that remain relevant for contemporary environmental challenges. The study reveals sophisticated understanding of water conservation, biodiversity protection, and sustainable living practices encoded within religious narratives. Key findings demonstrate that the Bhagavata Purana presents an integrated approach to environmental stewardship through sacred ecology, emphasizing the interconnectedness of divine consciousness, natural systems, and human responsibility. This research contributes to the growing body of literature on indigenous environmental knowledge and its applications in modern sustainability discourse.
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