UNIT 4 | Harmony in the Nature and Existence 4.14. UNDERSTANDING HARMONY IN bi aS 4.1.1. Concept of Nature rae aie ‘Apart from human creations, all the entities present on the planet Earth like plants, animals, landscapes Gineluding mountains, oceans, glaciers, deserts, etc.) and other significant elements constitute to form a physical environment, which is called ‘Natare’. This physical environment surrounds the entire human population Everything else, that man did not build, is Nature. The term Nature is derived from the Latin word “natura”, Hence, the definition of Nature does not involve anything made by humans. ‘There is another name for everything humans have made, and it is known as culture. God is the supreme creator ‘who created this universe and people. ‘The concept of Nature is wide. Many studies have revealed that a strong relationship exists between Nature and the elements of world including rivers, mountains, animals, ete. While some researchers consider it as a process through which these elements exist, many consider Nature as the complete space, sub-atomic layers of biosphere, the realm of Earth, and observable universe. Few others disapprove Nature as the ultimate source of life, which includes invisible and unobserved forces, responsible for bringing everything into reality. Therefore, it is essential to focus on material as well as ‘metaphysical aspects of the Nature in order to understand it clearly. John Muir defines Nature as a living whole held together by an essential love, overlying, underlying and pervading all things. ilk Ronald Dworkin eloquently describes the widest concept of what is called “Nature”: I The universe as a whole and in all its parts — is not just a matter of fact but is itself sublime — something of intrinsic value and wonder. Nature is the locus and nutrient of our physical lives. We are apart from Nature because we are conscious of ourselves as making a life and must make decisions | that, taken together, determine what life we have made for ourselves. Life's intrinsic meaning and | ‘Nature's intrinsic worth and beauty are not convictions that one can isolate from the rest of one’s life. _| Thus, perceiving “Nature” in a simple manner and simultaneously encompassing all its meanings, is a difficult task. It is believed that several hidden, undiscovered and dangerous aspects of Nature are still to be found ‘Nature includes all intrinsic, extrinsic and instrumental values. According to Nobel Laureate, physicist Richard Feynman, “this universe has been described by many, but it just goes on, with its edge as unknown as the bottom of the bottomless sea of the other idea — just as mysterious, just as awe inspiring, and just as incomplete as the poetic pictures (of the ancients) that came before. But they see that the imagination of Nature is far, far greater than the imagination of man, No one who did not have some inkling of this through observations could ever have imagined such a marvel as Nature is” It will be difficult and immaterial to conceive harmony between Nature and humanity if human beings keep ding the view of the first world, i.e., the view that exists in the soul of past world. Hence, the humans should ielop a holistic view of Nature so that society and policies can be modified as per the spirit of time.a1 smo in the Nate an Existence Unit) 43.2. Concept of Harmony in Nature Nature in itself, is neither moral nor immoral, bu involves realities and uniformities. Humans, who are the Part of this world, enforce their standards upon Nature, thus introducing morals into the society. Homans are the product of Nature and are morally responsible for their special powers of planning, forecasting nd changing the future. So far, only human beings are concerned with introducing such responsibilities and ‘ecsions inthe Nature, Nature comprises of five fundamental elements which are as follows: 1) Water (Jal) 2) Air (Vayu) 3) Fire (Agni) 4) Sky (Akash) 5) Earth (Prithvi) ‘These are collectively called as ‘Panchamahabhuta’ and are also found in human body as main constituents. ‘An infinite number of big and small, responsive and inert, mutually interacting elements or units, integrate together to form Nature. A dynamic balance and self-governance among these units can easily be identified. This self-regilation and self-governance represent the harmony within Nature. In order to be in harmony with the Nature, a unique cause and effect system of Nature needs to be understood. Need of Natural Harmony For the following reasons, natural harmony is essential: 1) Inorder to resolve the problem of depleting non-renewable resources and to tackle global warming. 2) Various issues like reduction of building heat, reduction of wind velocity, energy saving, doing companion planting, etc., can be resolved by natural harmony with trees. 3) In order to establish, maintain and manage academic institutions, developing harmony within Nature is essential. 4) For identifying the process of natural synthesis, itis essential to understand the concept of natural harmony For identifying our responsibilities towards Nature, it is important to understand the role of Nature in providing life and actuality to us. Whatever is extracted from the Nature should be returned. Using renewable energy sources instead of non-renewable energy resources is the major step towards it. There should be mutually satisfying relationship between every sub-system of the universe in order to be in harmony. Also, thé relationship should not interrupt the existence and growth of other peaceful elements. Examples of Working in Harmony with Nature Constantly growing bee-keeping, animal husbandry and other significant organic farming practices are the live examples of the harmony with Nature. These examples reveal various holistic methods and approaches being practiced locally and which need to be recognised at global level. These examples are as follows: 1) A unique combination of care, concern and affection for efficient and combined production can be seen on community farms. In these farms, preference for organic quality constrains the quantity of output produced. The level of production of food per unit of land is as significant as in case of genetically modified hybrids. As in community farming, food is produced through interacting with Nature (including its self-regulatory processes), immense satisfaction is observed among individuals despite of being labour-intensive. Tera itions of honey bee, all around the globe, demonstrate the unnecessary adoption of fragmented approach for environmental issues. Many professional beekeepers have interrupted the harmony of nes the bees, poisoned their food by pesticides or uprooted them for making space for monocultaces pie pam Jing periods, by selectively reducing these hive to mobile pollinating industries. ‘These insects should be saved by adopting a holistic view in harmony with the natural hives,2 MIVA ‘Third Hemveater (HYD A110 Iker A balanced production of queen bees, bee colonies and honey aro the basis of ForMIN A HANOWOrK OF g healthy, treatment-free bee hives, Beos are more important than other inaects wa they Aare the Kole Creator of honey and help in pollination process, ning the harmony within Nature, The restorative power of the Natu tha aduetive and They also help in mainta n fi the consultant and is utilised at every opportunity, With this, there Is a jarked 2¢ through the natural capability of honey-bees and other insects of slaying healthy, responsive to altering conditions Every day, honey bees fly away from their hives in search of pollon and nectars, ‘They leod on flowers after collecting the nectar and pollens, due to which, the process of pollination takes place ‘They also enrich the flowers with enzymes by drawing nectar from them, They also thicken t their hives after which it is extracted and stored, This explains the harmony between bees and Ni bees are helpfil in maintaining the equilibrium of harmony in Nature 4.1.3. Unity of Man and Nature Biosphere is the closest part of the Nature to human beings. It is a thin envelop living beings. As human beings exist in the realm of Nature, they receive continuous protection and interaction from the biosphere, Though it seems as the environment does not have any contact with human beings, it fills us with both imaginative and actual energies, information channels, and activities. hand that covers the n's selfy-that entirely The presence of Nature around us marks the presence of real and ideal form of hun pon the Nature, Hf the depends upon the existence of Nature. Thus, the existence of human entirely depends Nature’s image is gone, there will be no human life too, Every living organism and its components, whether plants, animals or a single cell, produces bio-energy luminous aura is produced due to the integration of these bio-cnergies from different organs and cells when they exceed further from their constraints. The produced bio-energics and bio-information passes through Special channels, also known as meridians, and forms a complex structure that allows the living beings and its elements to interact with one another and with the environment ‘This process was intuitively created by ancient acupuncture therapists. According to the hierarchy of Structures of existence in science, man holds the topmost position and these energy-information connections (interactions) are important aspects for them and for other living beings, Nature has a great influence on human beings, and they know it in the various forms of air, water and food, that ‘humans breathe, drink and eat respectively. In addition, the exchange of energy and information between living: beings also reflects the influence of Nature upon us. Many problems of human beings led to the change in these natural processes. These changes occur in the form of weather change, increased emission of cosmic energies, magnetic storms, etc. Hence, Nature and living beings are interconnected by “blood” bonds, Even the astronauts take a bit of biosphere with them when leaving the earths surface. Nature does not affect the humanity in same manner in all regions. It varies with different units of temperature, lightning, humidity, fauna, flora and water. There exist various pre- set examples in history of human beings that reflect the natural changes leading to promotion or retardation of human growth, 4.1.4, Man’s Influence on Nature ‘Humans have played a vital ole in transforming the Nature apart from just being a resident, Since the inception of humankind, people have continually altered the flow of Nature with increasing intensity and adapted to the changing environment of the Nature. It was not possible without implementing extensive labour of the humankind.Hamony inthe Nature and Existence (Unit 4) B tris the humanity which transf Besides the conversion, human med Jed wnt and wealth of the Nature into means of life for entire society ants and animals. In addition, ae 7. 4 successful change in climate and shape of various habitation, climatic and geographic conditions, The Pie, “ansferred several species of animals and plants to changed aioe pecessary alterations would not have bony oe ts at society would have been difficult if these vious generations. and materials. There exist two main factors for change in bi Nature. These two factors are biogenetic and aber qt ss etic and Pere a sot cui ie ine abiogenetic. However, a third factor is also gaining signifi , Which is ‘technogenetic’ Hence, there have been various threater between society and Nature as a whole ine 8 of breaking down of balance between humans and Nature and 4.1.5. Understanding Four Orders in Nature Nature is an integrated term used for all living organi N rganisms as well as non- liquid or gaseous state. There exist four orders of Nature: ee 1) Material Order: Material order or padartha avastha includes large atea of lands, mountains, huge water es stich as Oceans and rivers, the atmosphere, metals and minerals beneath the ground, gases present in air, fossils buried under seas, etc. This order is not confined to Earth surface only. It ranges beyond the Earth's surface including Moon, asteroids, planets and thousands of stars. Material order isthe biggest order among the four orders of Nature. things, whether possessing solid 2) PlantBio (Pranic) Order: Plant/Bio order or prana avastha includes plants, grass, herbs, shrubs, trees, huge forests and flora beneath the oceans. Plants and small shrubs alongwith grass, covers the land mass and forms the lining of soil. Prana avastha or pranic order is the second big order on Earth. Animal Order: The third biggest order, animal order or jiva avastha includes all the animals, insects and birds that exist. It is observable that plant order is bigger than animal order, and material order is bigger than plant order. 4) Human Order: Human order or gyan avastha includes human beings. It can be seen that animals exist in greater quantities than humans. Hence, this order is the smallest among all the four orders of Nature. All these four orders include the units and elements present around us which can be easily recognised by us. ‘These four orders integrate together to form Nature. ‘Connectedness of Nature and Human Beings On considering the connectedness of Nature with humans, itis revealed that: 1) Human order is fulfilled by the other three remaining orders. 2) Human order is engaged in fulfilling the remaining three orders. This: mutual rot ensured by humans efficiently. We always were, and are, dependent on the material ea ot land, soils and minerals but in return we provide pollution, land degradation, deforestration, soil erosion and depletion of minerals to the nature and due to all these reasons not only global ‘warming is enhancing day by day but extinction of many species is also taking place. Hence, these relationships should be properly understood by humans and it is important for maintaining harmony. Beas Pe anot will find the importance of harmony in Nature, when they. will explore their natural acceptance.a MBA Thind Semester (HYD & TR) IKGH are identified in terms of some coi Al the four orders are represented in the table 4.1. These onte characteristics, Table our Orders of Nature ( Orer | a: me Human ‘Onder PlanvBio Anima] : (Things Soil air, water | Plants trees | Animal, binds | Human body Activity [Composition nxt] Composition, | Composition, | Composition, Aecomposition, | decompesition competion, | respiration, realisation, ang | ana reepirlle /Tnnateness Existence =| Bxistence. + istence + growth in body, will o live | growth growth in { sith happiness in “T | body, will to | __ five inst" ee OE Se Recognising and | Recognising | Recognising, | Recognising, fulfilment, and selection fulfilment and fulfilment | fulfilment, and selection . Conformance | Constinstion Seed Breed Right values conformance ‘conformance conformance _| conformance ' ‘Natural Composition and | Nurture or | Cruelty and | Perseverance and bravery Characteristics | decomposition worsen noneruelty | 4.1.6. Specifications of Orders in Nature ' Following are the specifications of orders in Nature: Specifications of Orders in Nature According to Things ‘According to Activity = 1H According to Innateness ‘According to Natural Characteristics ‘According to Basic Activity According to Conformance 1) According to Things (Vastu): A ‘thing’ or ‘unit’ is the smallest component of an order.’Several units combine to form an ‘order’ . Following are the various orders according to things (vastu): i) Material Order: It is understood that this order is the largest order in Nature and includes all the gigantic bodies of land and water, soil, gases and liquids. fi) Plant/Bio Order: This order includes all the plants and trees from smallest seed to abundant grasses, aquatic plants beneath the oceans and large area forests, Humans or animals are considered as co existence of self (‘I’) and the body. Cell is considered as the basic fundamental unit of the body, which represents the pranic order. Hence, all the cells belong to the pranic order from which the bodies of various humans and animals are made up of. iti) Animal Order: It includes all types of birds and animals. Both body (physico-chemical activity) and self or ‘T’ (conscious activity) are displayed by them. Hence, this order is the co-existence of animal body, ic., the pranic order and self (‘I’ or consciousness). ty) Human (Knowledge Order): This order includes all the human beings. Each and every human being 4s considered as the co-existence of body, i.e., the pranic order and self (‘I’ or consciousness) 2) According to Activity (Kriya): Anything that ‘produces a result’ or/and ‘possess motion’, is known as an activity. All the four orders of Nature, whether animal or pranic, material or human, are active in many forms. For example, even if we sit in a room doing nothing, we are still active, as we think and observe, asthe Nature and Existence (Unit armory sontinuously. THE the body is inhaling and exhaling, heart is pumping blood and the sind is working comin ris alsO resence of air and stationary wall holding the roof is also an activity ‘The stations oisible 1 Mtive as all the units are continuously in motion, interacting the surroundingss though ae are the ‘Thus, if a state or arrangement and motion exist simultaneously, itis an activity, Following our eyes TH ifferent orders according (0 activity (kriya): j) Material Order: Things faveWved i the material order are often considered as activity of thousands i Mima These units form a larger unit when they come together: This proces! of forming late eto frum smaller ones is known as ‘composition’. For example, 1 wooden clit can be broken int foment pieces to form smaller units and this process will be known as "dew mposition’. Henee, ‘omposition: material order and its unit can be understood as the process of decomposition OF ¢ be categorised under the id trees that 12. with ‘ery single unit involved in the plant/bio order, Jor involves plant ith the environment alon; Plant/Bio Order: F process of decomposition, composition and respiration. PlanvBio or¢ pvolve process of respiration, breathing, exchange of energies Wi composing of new plants and decomposition of dead ones: ii) od in following (wo parts: ‘Animal Order: The activities involved in animal order can be undersioc ration, pulsation are some of the ‘) Body in Animals ~ Physico-chemical Activities: Breathing, respir processes that are commion in plants and animals bodies. ‘Composition’ is another activity that these Plies involve, in which the body keeps creating cells, Thus, the processes for plant/bio order and odie are same, and hence itis concluded that animal bodies have their place in planvbio order. b) “Tin Animals ~ Conscious Activities: The concept of ‘I’ is different from the body. ‘I’ has the ability to think or assume. ‘I’ exists in animals too, that means animals also think and assume. For example, a pet dog barks at strangers and does not bark at the members stayin inside the house. ng inside the house will not do any ff the dog about the outsider changes led assuming. iii) ‘The ‘I’ of the dog assumes and believes that the persons stayi harm, while any new person may harm him. The perception of from that of the family members. This process of changing perception 1S ct and not in the body. The body has physico- However, this process of assuming undertakes within ‘ chemical Nature and is identified under planvbio order. decomposition are common {T of humans and ‘I’ is. Hence, humans are Human (Knowledge) Order: Activities such as respiration, composition, Tishaa the hurman bodies and animal bodies. However, the difference lies witht vtnimals, Humans possess more thinking capacity as compared to that of animal able to choose and decide wisely iv) In addition, ‘I’ of humans also involves other processes like thinking, desiring, tasting, selecting, ‘identifying and realising. These processes and abilities are only found within the ‘I’ of humans and thus this order is also known as knowledge order (Gyana avastha). Innateness refers to the inseparable qualities which are innate or intrinsic qualities and are attached to every single unit. This for a particular unit. Following are the four orders of Nature 3) According to Innateness (Dharana) inborn with the units, These qualities are i attachment is known as innateness: (dharna) according to innateness (dharna): } Material Order: Consider a coal completely burned at high temperature. The residue of that coal, Materit the carbon and smoke has disappeared, also possess the fundamental particles of the coal. Thoughit cannot be seen through naked eyes, but the existence ofthe coal prevails in some other form. ‘The property or the elements of coal will be found in its residue. This is applicable 10 material unit Trae ee either be created nor be destroyed but can only be changed from one form to the other. Maney tthe materials units are innate to ‘exit’. This ‘existence’ is intrinsic to all materials which is inseparable. fi) PlanvBio Order: Since, planv/oio order is understood as a development of material order, it also ronsevees the inseparable quality (0 ‘exist’ as its inmateness. With ‘existence’, plantbio order also sesececs quality of growth’ as theirinnateness. Althe units of pranie order are innate towards ‘growth’4) MBA Third Semester (HVD & TR) IKGpry For example a planted tree cannot be resisted fom growing, Only uprooting or cuting it down, can sop it from growing. This will lead to decomposing and the tree will no longer be identified as pranic ord, instead it will belong to material order. Hence, ‘growth’ is an inseparable quality for pranic order. iii) Animal Order: As, the animal body is understood as a development of plant/bio order, this ordey also possesses innateness of ‘growth’ and ‘existence’. These inseparable qualities persist within body of animal order which has physico-chemical Nature. A quality of ‘will to live’ persists within “To the animal order. This quality represents innateness and cannot be separated as itis intrinsic to “I o¢ animal order. iv) Human (Knowledge) Order: The body of human order possesses the same qualities as the body of animal order does. ‘The difference lies in the qualities possessed by the ‘I’ of animal order and the ‘I’ of human order. ‘of ‘animal order possesses the inseparable quality of ‘will to live’ whereas the ‘I’ of human order possesses an inseparable quality of ‘will to live with happiness’ as innatene: According to Natural Characteristics (Svabhava): Each order of Nature possesses a specific value. This value is the ‘participation’ or ‘usefulness’ of that order which is also known as ‘natural characteristic’. This ‘characteristic’ is reflected by the four orders as ‘natural to itself". This is the specific value for particular order which is also known as ‘svabhava’. Following are the four orders of Nature according to natural characteristics (Svabhava): i) Material Order: Material order possesses the qualities of composition and decomposition: The natural characteristics of these qualities or activities allows unit to combine together to form larger units, and also enables them to decompose into smaller units. For example, bricks are formed when thousands of soil particles are combined together. In same ‘manner, towers are constructed by combining thousands of bricks. y ‘This is the natural characteristic of composition. However, if the tower drops, it will break down into particles of bricks and soil, i., decomposition. In this manner, participation of one material unit takes place with other. ii) Plant/Bio Order: Plant/Bio order units aid other units in growth and nurturing. It means that these units support in the development of other units. For example, consider two different planvbio ‘order units such as a fruit and human’s body ‘Whenever we eat any fruit, it contributes in growth of our body. However, if we eat a'rotten fruit or vegetable, it will deteriorate our body. Similarly, if any vegetable or fruit is eaten moreithan required, it will also deteriorate the body. Thus, the ‘value’ or the ‘natural characteristic’ of planvbio order can be understood as nurturing or deteriorating. In this way, plant/bio order reflects its ‘Value’ in existence for other orders. Animal Order: As the body of the animal order belongs to the pranic order, hence the values of ‘nurture’ and ‘deteriorate’ act as the natural characteristics of the animal order too. However, the ‘I’ of the animal order possesses different natural characteristics which are cruelty ‘krurata and non-cruelty or akrurata. The fecling of fulfilling needs through viciousness and violence is known as Krurata (cruelty). However, achieving. needs with peace is known as non-cruelty. Animals Possess both kinds of natural characteristics. For example, animals such as tigers and wolves possess svabhava of cruelty, whereas cows possess a svabhava of non-cruelty, iv) Human (Knowledge) Order: Like animal order, the body in human order is identified as pranic order. possessing the same natural characteristics of nurturing or deteriorating. For example, in the digestion Process of plant or vegetable we eat, vegetable or plant itself deteriorates but nurtures our body bY giving energy. ‘The natural characteristic of ‘I’ in human order involves three values which are explained as follows: a) Perseverance (Dheerta): It provides the assurance that all-inclusive answer is to identify and live in harmony with all levels of Nature and existence without any discomposure or agitation. _, fron 5) 0 Jn the Nature and Existence (Unit-4) ” ravery (Veerta): i b) Bravery ): It provides the assurance that all-inclusive answer is to identify and five In harmony with all levels of Nat i right understanding of this Rene existence by readily helping each other for achieving the Generosity (Udarata): 5 ‘ ° irish} DiRaTTeA ate assurance that all-inclusive answer is to identify and live in aa Marin cana CL Nature and existence by preparing ourselves, our wealth and our body 0 : for achieving the right understanding of this harmony, n order possesses thes cl Foe oer te eal een ral charactrities but human beings are not living according to their Bere we a eae for Many conflicts and wars happening all around the world leading to ans can achieve their certain character by 1 0 o their natural characteristics. in chi ter by living according to their natural According to Basic Activity: The four orders of Nature are discussed below according tothe basic activity Only recognising and fulfilment are the activities possessed by the entities in material and plant/bio order Activities of assuming and knowing are not possessed by any units under them For example gases like oxygen and hydrogen identify ther relation (o each other and join together 10 produce water. ae tree identifies its relation with water and sunlight, and grows accordingly. These activities involve identification, but not selection, None of these activities involve selection for doing any particular activity. However, selection is involved when considering animal and human order. According to Conformance (Anu-Sangita): Following are the four orders of Nature according 0 the conformance (anu-sangita): i) Material Order: Various chemical and physical activities help in preserving the stability of the basic Nature of material entities. For example, every single atom of copper will be considered as copper and will constitute copper. It completes the constitutional structure of copper. There will be no such atom that will not represent copper. If such an atom exists within copper, it will not be considered as copper This is called ‘constitution conformance’ All the units under this order reflect oxygen, helium, metals like, copper, according to their constitutional structure. ion conformance. For example, Gases like nitrogen, im, etc., exhibit constitution conformance. They all are ii) Plan/Bio Order: This order also reflects conformance. For example, the type of seed planted, will give the same type of tree and vice versa. A mango tree will be the result of its seed. The tree's leaves, fruits, stem, colour of leaves and fruits, tastes, etc., are stored within its seed. Thus, the tree conforms to its seed and possesses ‘seed conformances’. Through this mechanism, the existence of pranic order is sustained. iii) Animal Order: Animal order also exhibits conformance. For example, each and every species of ‘animals conform to their species. Cat conforms to cats; fish conforms to fishes. Mammals conform to their species and their behaviour. Thus, animals possess ‘breed conformance’ as they conform according to their breed, Through ‘breed conformance’, the existence of animal order is sustained. iv) Human (Knowledge) Order: It is observed that humans do not possess all the qualities according to their race or lineage, like animal order. Humans acquire some qualities from their blood relations and develop other qualities from their imagination or from the interaction with the external environment. according to their desires, imaginations, and selections in the self (1), These Humans possess qualities 's within ‘I’ and can be developed through any source such as family, desires and thoughts remain: society or any other media. ‘education and knowledge plays a vital role in developing any human. ‘Thus, integrating all, these ae he ‘sanskara’ or ‘sanskaar’ and human beings conform to their ‘sanskara’, ‘Through ‘sanskaar conformance’, the existence of human order is sustained,- 98 MUA Third Semester CUYD 8 78) IKO Py yg th Four Orders op 4.1.7, Interconnectedness and Mutual Fulfilment am Nature ; fe Bach and every unit that exists within the Nature is inter-connected and comp! ; oll ie Ikewise humans are also interconnected to other human beings arid possess emotions and feelings for i ty body Human beings are not only connected with the human order, but also with the units of material order ang ‘extract knowledge from them, Hence, there is interconmectodnens between all the four orders of Nature, Th nd the animal order, possess mutual fulfitment, 1¢ is the human order that does not mutually FIFE the other three orders, s of other order, it is known as When cach and every wait within an order fulfils and enriches the other ut their charncteristics, processes ovutual fulfilmeat, AN the four orders of Nature can be identified as pe inheritance, pattern, configuration, ete, Mutual Fulfilment or Paraspar Purakata between four orders of Nature Four Orders: 1) Material Order (Padartha avastha), 2), Pranic Order (Prana Avastha), 3) Animal Onder (Jeeva Avastha), and 4) ‘Human Order (Gyana Avastha). ‘Order ‘Things/Vastu ‘Aetivity/Krlya Tnnateness: Dharana hava ‘Air, Water, Minerals. | Composition, Existence, ‘Composite, Decomposite Decomposition | Self-Organising Plants, Animal body, | Response Growth | Enhance/Worsen Human body Animal Body +1 | Selection in I Will to live in I | Deenata, Heenata, Krurata Homan Body +1 Selection, Will to live with | Dheerata, veerata, udarata ‘Thinking, Desire | happiness, | understanding, I 1 Planv/Bio order-does not possess ‘consciousness’ or ‘chaitanya’ as an inseparable quality. Rather, it involves ‘growth’ as innate quality. Consciousness is the innate quality of ‘I’ and plants do not have ‘I’, Many other activities like assuming, thinking, identifying, fulfilling are innate qualities of ‘I, Generally, ‘I’ reacts differently for different assumptions and these reactions are definite, Hence, ‘Chaitanya’ holds the characteristics of assuming and knowing. me ‘Natural characteristics or ‘Svabhava’ is responsible for nurturing or di it i ct a s re ig oF deteriorating plants in plant/bio order. Body oF eer in animal order responds similarly as pranic order. However, ‘I’ in animals possesses ‘will to live’ Deenata: A feeling that one is notable to care or nurture his body, is known as ‘deenata’. Units in the anil order possess 'I' and hence, deenata, heenata and krurata prevail.jn the Nature and Existence (Unit-t) ye respestive needs: represents the cunningness and fraud adopted by units to fulfil thei *° een ois rata: wtrepresents the vigorous viciousness and violence used for fulfilling ae ony with others. Ararat: Ws represents the obligation taken by entities to understand and live in on each other DY pheerata: 2 harmony with 9° sa: Wrepresents the commitment or obligation to understand and liYe in helping and nurturing at all levels. ic body, readily investing 0 rdaata: 1erepresents the will 1o understand, ensure and iv Lider ane ourselves in helping each ther at all levels tw following diagram represents the interconnectedness and mutual fulfilment be 1 harmony with each other PY f igen the four orders ‘The Nature: Material Order Padartha-Avastha Soil, Water, et The relationship between these fonders is in such a way that they all Order Prana’ fulfil each other Avastha Plants, St eet cach other ‘Animal Order Jiva-Avastha Animals, Binds Figure 4.1 1) Material Order and Plant/Bio (Pranic) Order: Material order and planU/bio order are interconnected with each other, Plants take their input from units of material order such as soil, minerals, gases, etc. In felation, plants nurture soil by providing them minerals through the process of decomposition. Pranic order also decomposes to become fossil fuels, stored deep beneath earth's surface, which are used as fuels by humans. Plants are responsible for transferring nutrients from one layer of soil to other. Plants’ roots hold the soil and its nutrients together and by releasing oxygen, plants contribute in the movement of material order. 2) Material Order, Plant/Bio Order and Animal Order: Material order is the core provider of all the things that act as the necessities of pranic and animal order. It provides land, oxygen, water, and other important gases that are the core requirements of all the animals and plants. In relation, animals are responsible for increasing the fertility of soils by enriching it with their excreta. Pranic order, on the other hand, is responsible for providing food to every unit in the animal order and in relation, units of animal order nurture plants by various activities such as pollination. 3) Material Order, Plant/Bio Order, Animal Order and Human Order: Though lh 7 . : yoman fulfils the other three orders, the humans cannot ensure this fulfilment. We all aaeice Ee en soil, and metals, but in return, we provide deterioration and pollution to them, Sa Panis decompose themselves for thousands of years to form fossil fuels, and we x rs . use them, ‘ depletion. We depend upon plants for food like animals, but in return we provide See ee erosion. We have demolished many species of plants as well as animals. Hence, it can be ide 2 sail there is interconnectedness and mutual fulfilment among all four orders of Nature. ntified thar BeisMBA Thind Semester CHVD & TR) ike, 10 my 4.1.8. Recyclability and Self-Regulation in Nature Material Order Z Sern ~ Gyana-Avastha Human beings Animal Order Jiva-Avastha Animals, Birds Figure 42 ‘When an entity, in material order, changes and comes back to its initial form, during a process or activity, itis Known as recyclability. It acts as a cycle and can be easily studied as they normally occur within Nature. For example, Water cycle, oxygen cycle, nitrogen cycle, etc. Thus, recyclability can be understood as capability of 4 material unit to get captured and departed from wastes for reuse or reprocess. Recyclability involves further treatment of a material unit by passing through a particular cycle or to create @ new cycle to use it again and again for reprocessing. Recyclability is responsible for extracting useful minerals ‘out of wastes. Various human activities lead to vast changes in natural cycles that are responsible for balancing and regulating the constantly changing earth's atmosphere. ‘These namral cycles play a vital role in sustaining life on the planet. Only earth is the planet that provides air to breathe, water to drink and food to eat, due to which human and other orders sustain. Therefore, humans should ‘know the importance and functioning of these natural cycles. Living beings interact with other living and non- living things to create a self-contained ecological unit. This process may be steady and mild or may be forceful ‘@r vicious. Yet, many resources exist, within the ecosystem, which reproduce themselves. ‘The Water Cycle A hydrologic or water cycle is @ continuous process in which water in the form of vapours, travels in air to form loads, and drops down in the form of rain, followed by becoming water vapours, again. The process through ‘which water is converted into vapour is known as evaporation, and the process by which it falls down from ‘clouds is known as precipitation. This cycle keeps on repeating itself, and acts as a never-ending process in an imfinite loop. Due to evaporation, water keeps on changing its state from liquid to gas and due to precipitation, ‘ater changes its state from gas to liquid and drops down on earth and finds its way to rivers and lakes, ‘This water in the form of rain also finds its ways deeps inside the soil to replenish aquifers beneath the ground. The process of precipitation varies from place to place. Coastal areas have water bodies that enable more evaporation and cloud formation, and hence receive greater rainfalls. At mountains, this water vapour falls down in the form of snow, due to low temperatures. Oxygen Cycle Similar to water cycle, in which water travels from the ground to air and again to ground, oxygen also moves in the same way, forming a cycle in the environment. This cycle is known as oxygen cycle. This cycle starts from plants as they utilise sunlight and carboh dioxide to give out oxygen and carbohydrates. This process is known as Photosynthesis marks the production of oxygen through plants. Animals and humans are the ones consuming ‘oxygen and thus completing the oxygen cycle. Humans need oxygen for breaking down carbohydrates into energy through ‘respiration’. During this process, animals and humans breathe in oxygen and give out carbon dioxideoay in the Nature and! Existence (Unit-a) erefores oxygen cycle is not as simple as it seems, Plants also need to break carbohydrates to release rearapeine on y store some part of their manufactured oxygen to utilise at night. However, plants also intake eT ye release carbon-di-oxide, like animals and humans at night, for upholding their metabolism and rea ane) toihis, oxygen levels can go down at some places, Oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle is essential for bol me if auiimals, a8 animals and humans need oxygen to respire and plants need carbon dioxide for photosy 0 a element or factor from this cycle is absent or misplaced, it will be impossible for living things 10 SUT" | carbon-dioxide and oxygen are mandatory for living, Hence, human beings should be aware abou {importance and role of plants and trees in life seif-Regulation in Nature Self-regulation is the method through which m : ‘any entities of pranic and animal order sustain by mutually fulfilling each other, For example, the population of animal order and pranic order are balanced in sucl manner that all species survive continuously. It is an undeniable truth that all the living organisms have radically changed their compositions. The biosphere acts as a self-arranging system that maintains equilibrium between all the necessary elements and systems, mandatory for sustaining life. This equilibrium involves certain characteristics that have experienced sudden irregular alterations which are assumed to be the cause of various extinctions and demolished civilisations, as revealed by histories of climate, evolution and natural science, Regulation of Population in Animals and Plants Many important factors are responsible for regulating the population in animals and plants. These factors {include biotic factors, abiotic factors and environmental factors. Biotic factors, such as predation and competition, are responsible for affecting birth rates and death rates. Environmental factors, such as bad weather conditions, and abiotic factors, such also responsible for affecting regulation of popula other, are responsible for controlling the ecosystem, s light and temperature, are ion. An assembly of important factors, that influence each Every living organism depends upon the sun for receiving sunlight as a source of energy, whether plants (the base of a food chain) or predators (higher animals on food chain). Different trophic levels are categorised according to feeding relationships such as producers, primary, secondary, tertiary consumers and decomposers. However, many circumstances arrive due to which, omnivores (organisms consuming both plants and other animals) are often categorised at greater trophic levels. Presence of abiotic factors including temperature, nutrients, light, etc., help in controlling the growth abundance and location of marine populations. After all, competition, parasitism, disease and predation are also responsible for regulation in population of many species. Itis the complex structure of all the abiotic and biotic factors that fits in their respective places to balance a system capable of enduring many changes. Application of Recyclability in Production Activities Manufacturers/producers are the largest consumers of material that is recycled from end-of-life products and industrial scrap. Manufacturers also can be among the largest suppliers of scrap materials. In most production activities, there are multiple steps that involve moulding or cutting materials before reaching the final product. As much as manufacturers try to minimise waste, it is inevitable that a certain amount of scrap will be left behind once the product goes out the door. Incorporating a recycling program into a production process needs to start with a vision and strategy, accompanied by changes in the company’s culture and its processes. To accomplish this, manufacturers need to develop structures, systems, performance goals, and measurements in support of the program. Communication is also an important factor in developing employee buy-in and encouraging creative thinking that will provide innovative solutions. Involving the engineering and design teams is not enough. Involve the employees whe ‘operate the manufacturing machines along with those are who are responsible for collectin the scrap material. The employees with the greatest knowledge of the manufacturing process toreduce scrap and other forms of waste that cost your company money. 1g and disposing of are best positioned One of the first steps is to determine which workstations are creating the bulk of the scrap materials and sessing how much of the scrap is recyclable in-house, Many times, waste from one manufacturing operation ‘Can be reprocessed into raw material for another,tor MBA Third Semester (HVD & TR) IKOPT If a manufacturer does not have the in-house capabilities to recycle the scrap, perhaps a partner with the complementary skills can be found. Teamwork could produce results that would benefit both companies, A good partner may be able to spot uses for scrap that are not obvious. to composite boards. Non. For example, wood scraps can be ground into sawdust and then compressed into composit recyclable plastics can be shredded and pressed into low-cost building materials ess must be developed to capture Once the type and amount of recyclable scrap are identified, a workflow process must us sate ae ur, remove, and store these materials. Ths will involve training employees to recognise the recy“ah how itis to be handled. One of the best ways to handle scrap is through technology and autom: Ce RTS Sue Ooi Ui kA at edd 4.2.1. Introduction A state of existing and living or possessing objective existence. When each and every cality is known a unit is integrated together, it results in Nature and these units exist in space. This is a significant reality that needs to be understood. This Nature in space is nothing but existence. Existence = Exist + Essence, whatsoever exists, L 4 To harmony be Hence, the fundamental meaning of existence is ‘to be in harmony with whatsoever exists’. Existence = Exist and Essence Where, ‘Exist’ means‘“to be’ and, ‘Essence’ means ‘harmony’ Anything that has a limited size and can be counted and identified called as a ‘unit’. For example, small sand Particle or a big rock, both are constraints on three dimensions i.e., length, breadth and height and have limited ‘ize. Thus, each and every ‘thing’ including animals, plants, pieces of matter, humans, and sub-atomic particles, is a ‘unit’. They can be counted and identified The second reality needs to be understood is ‘space’. Since, this ‘space’ is not a ‘unit’, no particular consideration is made to it. It is not countable or identified; moreover, it cannot be smelled or touched But the point lies in the fact that even if it does not have any odour or cannot be touched, it exists everywhere. 4.2.2. Understanding Existence as Co-Existence (Sah-Astitva) of Mutually Interacting Units in all Pervasive Space Space and units are the only two fundamental realities that exist. Space is an understandable reality. All the Units co-exist in space. It means they are in co-existence (sah-astitva) within the space. Hence, the existence can be understood as integration of total units, ie. Nature submerged into space. These units are self-organised energised, identifiable, countable, active, limited, and fulfilling the mutual relationships with other units On the other hand, space is equilibrium energy, all-pervading, no-activity and transparent. Existence can be understood as co-existence. All the units, submerged into space, remain in harmony and fulfilling mutual relationships. This implies to all the four orders of Nature. The role of units in space is to understand the co-existence and arrive to the state of kriyapurnata and to live according to acharanpurnata, Since, humans do not possess the right knowledge and understanding, due to which they are investing their time and themselves into growing things that cannot be grown, developing unfeasible things, etc. gZ103 jn the Nature and Existence (Unit-4) =r 1 thernselves into humans should have proper understanding of Nature and harmony and — ‘all, they should work stead, Hoo of material order, growth of plant order. and protection of en Ae yee compo ving right understanding. Proposals are the essence of harmony ee er aie cieaincnce into all for acer existence of units and space. They are meant for expanding the principle of this coe ts. These awans Cars of Nature. The proposals are examined at warkshops by different responsible tee Gtct four Crants are advised for thorough examinations and not to believe on one conclusion draw ert Pas, texts, scriptures or definitions of idol persons. it ‘Examining Existence as Co-Existence ee fundamental methods through which the proposals are thoroughly examined by human beings: Theft trospection: It means to examine that the proposal is true for everyone. i Inspection: It means to examine that the proposal is true for units around us. 2 ‘Survey: It means to examine that the proposal is true for rest of human race. ‘These methods help the participants in examinations as it is recommended that they should not believe, rather they should examine and inspect. Existence is considered as a perpetual truth. The entire existence is considered as orderliness and understanding co-existence is also a crucial truth. Every unit in existence are uplifted in-co-existence. Human beings can understand the real meaning of harmony only when they understand the right meaning of co-existence 4224. Space Following are the characteristics of space: 1) Itis ‘omnipresent’ (vyaapak) as itis universal, and is present everywhere. 2) No such location or time exists, in which space is not present. 3) Itis considered as a state of zero-activity (kriyashunya). 4) Space consists of all the entities and activities. 5) Itis ‘omnipotent’ (satta) as it is the energy at equilibrium. 6) Space is itself energy. It is manifested in the units of energy. 7) Itis considered as consciousness (chetana) and knowledge (gyaan). 8) Itis manifested as consciousness in a conscious tnit. 9) Itis manifested as knowledge in a conscious unit. ri 10) Itis transparent (pardarshi), 11) Each unit in the space recognises and fulfils its mutual relationship with other units. Space does not act as hurdle in recognising and fulfilling this mutual relationship. 12) Each and every unit is resplendent with their forms, innateness, 13) Itis permeating (pargaami), 14) Itdoes ‘exist’. Whether any unit is present at some are submerged into this space and it is present ‘eve 15) It is ‘mediating’ (madhyasth). 16) exists in a complete state without any change in it. The state of the space is fixed: instead, chang in the units and activities. : ee Properties, and specie, as they are in space art of the space or not, space really exists. All the units jerywhere’ omnipresent(sarvyapak). 1) Space has no effect on units or their activities. It is mediating like always and wilh be. 42.22. Units in Space Following are the characteristics of units in space: __} Units are limited in size from all three dimensions. 2) They are active all the time. 4 3) Units are ‘submerged and energised in the space. es 2 Bsery unit possesses a form of state (stith) and motion (gat) 2 Unite’ statis “beingness in themselves. ) Inalarger orderliness, motion is the unit's paticipasion,we MA Thin Semester IVD & TR) KG 7) Units are not present everywhere, like space, They are present at some locations and absent at some other, 8) All unite comsist of four inseparable dimensions, which are: i) Bonn, ii) Innate-nature, ii) Properties, and ) ae ‘order, the specie and the innateness of the units are same, The four orders Of Nature are i) Material onder i) Pranic onder (Respirating order) iii) Animal onder iv) Knowledge/Human onter fo order are manifested, i.e ,units=activities=nature : 3 ena aces inn the space is repulsive, attractive, limited and mediating, Hence, space js ‘considered as complete. 12) Atom is the smallest orderliness unit, 15) All the units are submerged, encircled and soaked into space due to which they are protected, active ang energised all the time in space. 14) Each and every unit possesses a physico-chemical (jad) and a conscious (chaitanya) Nature, These Natures are present in the space, etemally. 15) Units, Nature and matter can atomic form to other. 16) An infinite number of processes or group of proces: physico-chemical and conscious. neither be created nor be destroyed, but can only be converted from one 'S within Nature are identified as jad and chaitanya ic. 4.2.3. Sequential Progression in Existence Following are the five main aphorisms in which the reality can be expressed: cyclicMBA Third Semester (HVD & TR) IKGPTy 106 Focussing on the left part of the diagram, there is a constant and cyclic transformation taking place, But on ig on the right side ofthe chart, the transformations are acyclic in nature. This explains that whatever Wi TN® eatveds it will always be there with us. This is a one-directional transition and is called Slee ae ae is coexistence and it stays in harmony. As this harmony already exists, there is no need of ct - Units of any tinue ta liven Thus, iv order o achieve knowledge of human conduct and harmony, order need to understand it in order to live knowledge of self (‘Tis essential. This is an essential task that is yet not achieved by the humans Current Scenario ‘Where humans ae ‘Material Gada) °F — Conscious (Chaitanya) ‘Continaous (gathanpurna)] “Temporary (guhansila) Knowing, Assuming. Recognising, Failing Recognising. Pulling Material Order| Molecule ‘Order Body Aan, Knowledge) | completeness (Gyana) YF (Keyapumata) ¥ ¥ Lump Fluids WD Humans are accomulatng things Ire and calling it ‘growth’. This ‘ill never grow, because ‘grow’ ‘snot the natural characteristics of tvidence | Sa Living 91 Completeness (Prana chart Humans are not! allowing plants 10! Humans are hardly paying any ae fs, Ae {_allention 1. They are hardly destroying forests, but ooking atthe needs ofthe I~ eee they cannot stop this: enced for knowledge. and since |e paturl tbe peed for relationship. All characteristic of plants our focus is simply skill OF pranic onder 5 101 ated, which is basically 10 ee {accumulate physical facilites An oe Reo ae Toying exploits | Ignoring this Figure 44 Due to industrial revolution we are departed away from our capabilities of living in harmony within Nature. We should cultivate the resources, available from Na‘ure, more responsibly. We should know the importance of. Earth, as we only have this planet that provides life to us. To secure the future is the only main task that should be focussed upon. The current path of technocracy should be avoided and the idea of making the world technocratic must be evaded. If each and every unit of the four’ orders of Nature can mutually satisfy each other without disturbing peaceful existence and growth of other units, then only harmony can be created within Nature, 4.2.3.2. Development Progression (Evolution) in Existence Development ; rogression in existence is described as under: 1)_ Effort (shram), motion (gari), and consequence (parinaam) are continuously manifested by Nature 2) Atoms contain a progression of development and are evolved. When atoms of incomplete shell (or less particles or hungry atoms) meets the atoms with overloaded shells (emissive atoms), it marks the development progression and huge multiplicity of atoms are manifested. 3) Nucleus (central part of the atom) is considered as mediating activity or madhyasth. Hence, forces like! attraction and repulsion are protected within every single atom.ony inthe Nature and Existence (Unit) 3, Development (Progress) in Exis = following manner, the development in ar rd in i J} There is only one place in which evolution or deve emer : development progression occurs, 4) The constitutional completeness is itself considered development progression c,, within atom. as development (progress) in the process of 3) A conscious-plane is attained by the physico-chemical Nature after constitutional completeness. Later, it develops into conscious form of atom known as ‘jeeva’. 4, The developed conscious atom consists of 61 particles. The structure ofthe atom has 4 obits or shells On rn a ts ais ei fi tributed. Out of these 61 particles, one is situated at the centre, while others are Ee < in a pattern that the first shell will not contain more than 2 particles, the next shell will hold 8 particles, 18 in the next shell, and 32 after that. These constitute the ‘jeevan atom’ and are named as atma, buddhi, chitta, vritti and mun, respectively. 5) They hold vatious Processes such as contemplating, tasting, weighing, realising at stthi kiya (state) and processes such as analysing, selecting, determining, imaging at gati kriya (motion). 6) Atom's conscious unit is weightless, possesses a particular shape, and occupies some space. It is usually inert with any physiochemical entity 7) Just afier the formation of conscious unit, it becomes independent from ‘bondage of weight’ and “bondage of molecular formation’. Rather, it gets attached with bondage of ‘will to live’. It is usually done by using the body and is also expressed through it. Brain is also used as the channel of interaction with the body. simultaneously 8) Alll the units of animals are considered as the combination of physico-chemical body and conscious unit, by simultaneously being the part of Nature 9) All the units of human order are considered as the combination of physiochemical body and conscious unit, by simultaneously being the part of Nature 42.34. Awakening Progression in Existence Inthe following manner, the awakening progression takes place: 1) Awakening progression (jagriti kram) occurs inside the conscious unit of the atom as sequential awakening of various activities in it (centre and the four shells/orbits). 2) Conscious unit needs body of animal to begin its process and needs body of human for expression. This activity is known as ‘jeevan kram’ or the progression of expression of will to live. 3) In awakening progression, the humans survive by expressing 45% of their activities in Self or the conscious unit. Thus, they live in consciousness of animals. 4) Presuming conscious unit to be the body, it becomes the main reason of living in consciousness of animals. Presuming oneself to the body gives the real meaning of living within consciousness of animals. 5) This acts as the main cause of all the unhappiness and complications that occur at various levels of families, individual, societies, national and international alongwith problems of human-Nature relationshij 6) Units of human order that processes of imagination and independe assuming, imaging, and tasting. (aswadan-cl only 45% of total processes exist. 7) Cunningness, wretchedness, cruelty and meanness are the innateness of humans that live within consvicnenees of animals. Rather, the real subjects are food, fear, coitus and sleep. The perspectives and constraints for jiving include likes, profit and health. 8) There exist various expectation determination, realisation, evident Peace and happiness. ives in this particular level of consciousness, lives through reflecting the ince to act by various activities such as selecting, identifying, ‘hayan, nulan-vishleshan, chitran) At this level of consciousness, ‘The expectations for processes of contemplation, comprehensive ity, expectations for justice (nyaya), religion (dharma), truth (satya),108 MBA Thisd Semester (HYD & TR) IKGen 9) Since, consciousness of animals is constrained only to domains of properties and form, it is impossible 4y live by following buman religion and human innateness when living with consciousness of animals. As. the reality of all dimensions cannot be acknowledged 10) The main cause of problems faced by the human race is the humans not following human innateness ang human religions 11) The pashu-manay or sevile-human (units of the human order, which are functioned by beastial humans), possessing the state of illusion, are considered to be more progressed from animals (units of animal order), 12) The beastial-human or rakshas-manav, possessing a state of illusion is considered to be more evolved than pashu-manav or servile human, possessing the same state. 4.2.3.5. Awakening in Existence Following are the ways through which awakening in existence occurs: 1) Human race are gifted with the ability for realistic view (darshan), which exists within the sense of conscious and physico-chemical Nature present in all entities. 2) Realistic views and realisation knowledge are completed only within the state of non-delusion. 3) The conduct and functional completeness is achieved when conned humans are awakened. 4) When all the ten activities of ‘jeevan’ are manifested, a functional completeness occurs in its form. 5) The understanding of self (icevan), understanding of realistic view of existence, and the understanding of entire human conduct, leads to the occurrence of functional completeness. Hence, the awakening of conscious unit occurs through proper understanding of ‘jeevan’, its characteristics, innateness, trutn and religion, 6) Thus, the awakening of conscious unit will bring resolution that will lead to ultimate permanence of happiness. 7) Units of the human order live with the whole human conduct within human consciousness like ethics, values and character. These exists in various forms like values exist in the form of thirty great values, character and ethics exist in the form of kindness in workplace and behaviour, righteous spouse relationship, honourable wealth, etc. 8) Conscious human beings live through attaining their goals, achieving prosperity and participating in orderliness that creates a united society possessing universal orderliness. 9) Human race can live with harmony and happiness and can understand the true meaning of its religion and innateness, only if they live with human consciousness. 10) Human race can live in equilibrium with other three orders of Nature; it can live with truth, happiness and justice, with other units of knowledge order, only if it lives with human consciousness. 11) Human race living with human consciousness is more developed than human race living with animal ‘consciousness (beastial-human). Humans live with courage, liberty and commitment. They also rely on subjects such as progeny, fame and wealth that reflect perspective of faimess and honesty. 12) Humans living with godly consciousness (dev-manav) are more developed than those with human consciousness, Dev-manav lives with courage, liberty and commitment along with graciousness and kindness. 13) Humans with complete awakening, known as divine humans ot divya-manav, are more developed than those with godly consciousness. Divya manay lives with courage, liberty and commitment along with ‘graciousness, compassion and kindness. They have no more motives or desire left within themselves and give their lives for beneficence, dharma and fairness. It is the non-delusion, which is considered as awakening, it is the awakening which is considered as holistic intelligence, it is the holistic intelligence which is considered as holistic authority. The holistic authority can be understood as universal sovereignty and this sovereignty is united and unbroken society of universal orderliness, Humans are considered as the ‘replica’ of coexistence. They are the ‘seer’ in it. Fach and every orbital activity of the conscious unit reflects the conduct- completeness.c 109 genni Nature ant Ese (Ui ad proc ‘Chemical Formation and Deformation in Existence recived Notion, constitution and effort are continuously manifested te the Nature. Thus, Nature can be pe ‘within four natural orders which are: 1) Formation: It refers to the changes in the the various chemical and physical form, which reflects creation of atom along with its properties (gua) which © ations, g) Chemical and Physical Formations: 1t is responsible for generation of cells which reflects vegetation, forests, animals, insects, and humans, . Dee ein >t tana in creation of aed along Wil Gexsthd of teepledblan in animale ~ plants and humans. of atom along with ceasing r 4p Jeevan: Conscious unit o ‘eevan’ human order. If ‘jeevan’ leaves the 's absent in pranic order and can only be found in animal order and in death (deformation) bodies of humans or animals, it will deteriorate their cells and will result Hence, in existence, no ‘creation’ or ‘dissolution’ of ‘im fatter’ exists; only ‘formation’ and ‘deformation’ exist 4.3. HOLISTIC PERCEPTION 43.1. Introduction When each and every unit is perceived or observed in its to ty, it is known as global perception. These units are perceived as integration of undivided qualities and Particulars. This global perception about the units is termed as ‘holistic’ perception. Inholistic perception, reality is perceived in terms of its natural relationships, natural organic state, natural Proportions and true connections. The combination of the whole with its integral parts and other concerned things is holistic perception. {tis considered as apparent feature of “sensory function’. On the basis of simple pictorial image or specific sounds, all events and situations can easily be perceived. Similarly, whole forms can be identified through simple touch. Hence, it is the holis ic perception which is the first approximate perception in all the situations 43.2. Holistic Perception of Harmony at All Levels of Existence For satisfying the identified needs under the impact of prevalent worldview, humans managed to invent various modern systems and technologies. It is necessary to develop alternate objectives and criteria of evaluation, which are attuned with widespread human goals, for the development of these holistic systems and technologies. For this, expertise in optimal utilisation of the available resources has to be emphasised upon. A model or blueprint of living needs is to be created which fulfils the needs of hum: ans and is also attuned towards Nature. This blueprint can be created through the development of holistic systems and technologies. AS these systems are holistic, self-regy sed and time-tested, this requires proper knowledge and Understanding of the system and related activities of Nature. Also, for evolving these systems and technologies for the current needs, it is also essential to critically exan mine and learn various traditional Practices for recognising their desirable characteristics and strengths, Only after achieving this, it is Possible to amalgamate traditional wisdom and modem holistic technologies. 43.3. Holistic Technique of Living in Harmony at All Levels Being mostly self-reliant in achievement of needs and developing conducive systems for human goals, it is an Sducative practice to observe how a community of thousands of persons will live in harmony with each other ad with the Nature, in a holistic perspective. Such a thorough planning will be a project, including varioes Tearches and invesigations, worth for developing a feasible alternative technique, which will be easily Shetished. Then, this technique will be known as ‘Grama-svarajyaMBA Third Semester (HYD & TR) Gp, no An image of self-contained village democracy. was presented by, Mahatma Gandhi in bisibook Hing ‘Swarajya’, hundreds of years ago. This is the right time for actualising the Grama-svaraj nique fas Proper understanding. For this, human goals should be kept as an objective function and techno-econom Viability study should be carried out. es, wind energy Sources, etc, as jt effeeive wilisntion of biomass) water harvesting, solar energy sources, wind energy sources, ec. ait essential to depend upon local resources as much as possible. Similarly, careful planning has to be done jn, This type of technique will require augmentation of resources including, biodiversity promotion, catic agriculture, agro-industrial and artisanal activities, Humans will then be able to recognise, opt and improv suitable technologies, systems and various methods for organising these activities through (hg visualisation. The technique of Grama-svarajya can be understood differently by different people and they work on it accordingly cir ultimate consequences on stems and methods of As a result, several systems and technologies are evolving without knowing th life and Nature. People around the world are developing alternative renewable s Production for tackling the environmental issues emerging due to extensive use of fossil fuels and non renewable resources. This can only be achieved through right understanding, correct need assessment, acceptation of suitable Iifestyles and proper knowledge. Thorough study of case studies on recent renewable technologies is also recommended. Also, an extensive thrust is essential for evolving these holistic systems and technologies which can be achieved through keen efforts of R&D practicing within the model of right understanding and proper knowledge. 4.3.4. Survival Value of Holistic Perception The holistic perception is considered as an impulsive reaction consisting of survival values for various entities in varying environmental conditions. It is often considered as instinctive reaction of whole entities in response to the environment. Tt enables the deployment of mental energy and efforts of various organisms for their survival through Tepresenting the ‘law of natural economy’. It allows instant assessments of new circumstances and Practices for different organisms. This instant assessment is considered as an estimate of realism which ets converted into ‘meditation’ or observation and later into a sensible and authentic understanding. ieee? =) Kanazawa is a city situated close to the center of Ishikawa Prefecture. Noto Peninsula and Sea of Japan act as its boundaries in north and west respectively. Its coast is covered by sand dunes extending into the well-known Uchinada Dune towards north. Toyama Prefecture, a neighbouring city, located in the east of Kanazawa is Separated by Mt. Okuiozen (939 m) and other hilly ranges. The altitudes of mountains in southeast region are more than 1500 m above sea level. The tallest of these in the metropolitan area is Mt. Naradake with an altitude of 1644 m. Kanazawa is divided into 3 plateaus by its two vital watercourses, i.e., Asano and Sai rivers. These rivers flow towards the Sea of Japan from their sources in these mountains, Nature in the City Considered among the top three beautiful traditional gardens of Japan, the Kenrokuen Garden from the EDO Period gives evidences of Kanazawa being a castle town in its times gone by. Nearby Kenrokuen Garden, two other parks are situated, namely Kanazawa Castle Park and the Honda Forest Park. All these parks are located on the lands of former residence of chief ministers of Kaga clan, Honda family, and some other residents of upper-class samurai. In addition to these parks, green river terraces of the city contribute to the reason why Kanazawa is called as the “capital of forests”. “'| ye Nature and Existence (Unit-4) may in the Noture and B; Unit-4 ul ape vital habitats for Kanazava's flora and 4 Garmarai Quarter, and Honda Forest Park These na are the gardens of Japan, ponds in Kenrokuen, Nagamachi © habitats draw water from several canals of Kanazawa. canals of Kanazaw; re 55 water canal azawa along with Asano Meonment throughout the city. They also cover Sfallenges and threats faced by Kanaza and Sai rivers ensure a diverse and hygienic water 4 distance of approximately 150 km. Following are a few ‘accelerating Urbanisation petween 1920 and 1980, the population of Kanazawa incre 2008. An increase was also noticed in the DID (Densely period of 1960 to 2005 -ased from 200000 to 400000. It grew to 450000 by ihabited district) ratio from 3.5% to 12.7% during the naddition, the DID population ratio showed from 1960 to 1980 in Jap: moderated post 1980. ‘an increase from 71.9% : _ 10 80.3% rapid economic grow an, rates of urbanisation and growth in po a opulation were also high which however Deterioration of Forest Areas The forests along the residential areas of Japan have been conserved for centut significant purposes. Some of these are supply of timber and use of fallen leaves as es as they serve several ‘compost or cattle food In this way, a purposeful balance was maintained among forests, crop fields, and rice paddies. Human management activities had maintained proper sunlight leading to growth of vegetation and in turn conserving the soil. This is known as Satoyama in Japan. However, during last few decades, Satoyama has been degrading due to rapid urbanisation, falling prices of timber, and new energy sources replacing fuel wood and charcoal, This is a result of mismanagement of forest to manage the secondary forests to preserve maintain their ecosystem service: Questions 1) Highlight the negative impacts of human activities on nature. ind their under-use. The prime issue under the current scenario is jodiversity, water sources, prevent landslides, store carbon, and 2) Suggest ways to preserve nature in Kanazawa. 3) How can human initiatives and efforts bring harmony in nature? 45.1. Fill in the Blanks 1) Nature submerged into space is known as _ 2) Size of nature is ‘and that of space is 3) When each and every unit is integrated together, it results in Nature and these units exist im___. 4) Material units are not stable; they only possess the processes of __and 5) The biggest order among the four orders of Nature is Another name for Paraspar purakta is. 7) Conformance of human order is known 8 —_——* and 8) Innateness of the prana avastha includes 9) The usefulness or participation of an order is. also known as of that order. 10) In reality is perceived in terms of its natural relationships, natural organic state, natural proportions and. ty is true connections.