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Janani: Water – Sustainer of Life describes the many aspects of water. It presents the reader with the bleak condition that water has to endure in today’s world. The journey continues through the myths and tales from many cultures surrounding rivers and then explores the nature of water in regard to the macrocosmos and the microcosmos of the human body. Life on planet Earth is born from water and depends on it for growth and evolution. The seers and sages of vedic times knew of the importance and used rituals and yajna to propitiate the gods for the blessing of water.The worldwide overuse, misuse and abuse of water in the 21st century is a stark contrast to the wisdom of the ancient civilizations. The disrespect towards and ignorance in regard to water is the cause of water shortage, pollution and the cause of much suffering. DayZero, the day when a community finds itself without water, has become a reality.The laws of Nature take their course and it is up to us now to pay our respect, if we want to survive as a species. Each community can help establish schemes on a collective scale to save and recycle water. Each individual can contribute by being aware of the use and wastage of water.A yogic lifestyle develops this awareness in a practical way. We learn to recognize the importance of water and show our gratitude through an appropriate use. It is our attitude that has to change from being selfish to being selfless, from looking at our own whims and comfort to looking at the needs of others and the world.Water is the Sustainer of Life, yet we have ignored and neglected this role. The time has come to return to our original relationship with nature by living a balanced and harmonious yogic life. This will allow water to sustain us and future generations.
Author
Swami Prembhava Saraswati
