Leslie Camila-Roseさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Leslie Camila-RoseInstagram)「« Not many people know that the concept of Tree Huggers and Tree-Hugging, have roots in the Bishnoi history. The famous ‘Chipko Movement’ was inspired by a true story of a brave lady called Amrita Devi Bishnoi who refused to let the kingsmen cut the trees. Her head was severed. Seeing their mother lay down her life for the trees, her daughters clung to them. Their heads were severed too. Agitated by the happenings, the neighboring village folk clung to the trees, as the massacre continued. More than 300 people were killed for non-obeisance and for trying to protect the trees. When the king came to know of this, he was ashamed of his mistake. He apologized to the Bishnoi community, ordered to stop felling the trees and hunting of wild animals in Bishnoi areas and punished those who transgressed his orders. The Bishnois are one of the first organized proponents of eco-conservation, wildlife protection, and green living. With their ideals steeped in basic 29 religious tenets, the Bishnois and Bishnoism are very relevant to our evolving world. (...) Of the 6 tenets that focus on protecting nature, the two most profound ones are: Jeev Daya Palani – Be compassionate to all living beings. Runkh Lila Nahi Ghave – Do not cut green trees. Though these rules have been made centuries back, they still hold good and are more than relevant to the environmental problems faced in today’s world. Bishnoism is the most practical and do-able order that lays emphasis on protecting the gifts of God – the nature. Since the religion is based on love, peace, respect for life and non-violence, it proponents harmony amongst trees, animals and human beings – a perfect ecosystem. The Bishnois are rightfully called the first environmentalists of India. » Sources : treesouls.com Bishnois -The Sacred Environmentalists」6月12日 19時43分