Fascinating insights into the relationship between religion, culture & the natural environment in Hinduism! Dr. Bharadwaj argues that the Hindu Vrata religious tradition encouraged a deep reverence for nature and the environment...Exploring the concept of prakriti, or nature, in Hindu philosophy and how it relates to the worship of deities associated with nature, he argues that this philosophy encouraged a holistic approach to environmental conservation in recognition of the interconnectedness of all living things.