ਬਲਿਹਾਰੀ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਵਸਿਆ॥ NATURE & GURBANI

Nature has always been an integral part of Sikhism and its teachings, as reflected in Gurbani, the Sikh scriptures. Gurbani emphasizes the importance of nature and its preservation, as it is seen as a manifestation of the divine creator.

Gurbani teaches that all creation is the result of the divine creator's will and that everything in nature has a purpose and is interconnected. This concept is reflected in the following verse from the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy book of Sikhs:

"ਜਲ ਤਰੰਗ ਜਮਨਿ ਸਾਗਰ ਕੀ ਛੋਟ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਛੋਟ ਸੋ ਅਮਰੁ ਹੈ ਸੋਈ ॥"
"Jal tarang jamani saagar kee chot hai jo chot so amar hai soee ||"
"The waves on the water's surface are but a small part of the vast ocean. What is small is also eternal."

Sikhs are encouraged to live in harmony with nature and to treat it with respect and reverence. This is reflected in the practice of Kar Sewa, which involves voluntary service to maintain and clean natural areas such as forests, parks, and rivers.