- World Earth Day underlines the importance and conservation of the Earth.
- In the scriptures of Sanatan Dharma, the lesson of conservation of the earth by considering it as mother.
- In Atharvaveda, Mother is the life giver to the earth and we are her sons.
- Vishnu Purana describes him as the power that sustains the earth.
World Earth Day 2026 Special: 22 April is celebrated as Earth Day across the world. Meaning, it is not just a formal event but also a day to increase awareness and responsibility towards the earth. Earth Day gives us the message of conservation and balance of the earth.
Earth gave us water and life, but in modern times, environmental crisis has become a deep crisis not only for mankind but also for the earth. Therefore, especially at this time on World Earth Day, it becomes very important to understand the importance of the Earth.
We should learn the importance of the earth and its conservation from the ancient texts of Sanatan Dharma, Vedas and Puranas. Because thousands of years ago, the scriptures have taught us to respect and protect the Earth by considering it as ‘Mother’. From Atharva Veda to Vishnu Purana, the glory of the earth is described in many scriptures.
What is Atharva Veda (What is Atharva Veda)
Atharvaveda is the fourth and last Veda among the four Vedas of Hinduism, which is also called ‘Brahmaveda’ or ‘Bhaishajya Veda’. Sage Atharva and Rishi Angira are considered its creators. Atharvaveda contains about 6,000 mantras, 20 kandas and more than 730 suktas. This Veda is mainly considered to be a storehouse of practical knowledge related to daily life, medicine, herbs and society.
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Importance of Earth from Atharvaveda to Puranas
“Mata Bhoomi: Putroham Prithivya:“(Atharvaveda 12.1.12)
In ‘Prithvi Sukta’ of Atharvaveda, earth has been seen as the life-giving mother. This mantra of Atharveda shows the deep connection between man and earth. It is said in it that the Earth is our mother and we are her sons, that is, protecting it is our supreme duty.
“Samudravasane Devi Parvatastanamandale.
Vishnupatni namastubhyam padasparsham kshasva mein.”
This is a morning prayer dedicated to Mother Earth, in which the Earth is considered to be a goddess. Earth has been described as the ‘sustaining’ and ‘sustaining life’ power. In this prayer, the earth is considered a goddess and forgiveness is sought from her, which shows the deep respect for nature in Sanatan culture.
Religious verses based on earth- In our ancient texts, Prithvi (Earth) has been considered as mother, patience, protection and the basis of life, many beautiful verses related to which are found. Especially the Prithvi Sukta of Atharvaveda is quite famous. See here some important verses based on earth and nature-
- “Mother Bhoomi: Putroham Prithivya.” Atharva Veda (Prithvi Sukta)
- “Yasyan Samudra Ut Sindhurapo, Yasyamannam krishtayah sambabhuvuh.” Atharva Veda (Prithvi Sukta)
- “Vishvambhara Vasudhani Pratistha Hiranyavaksha Jagato Nishveshni.” Atharvaveda
- “Bhumirbhumna Dhritaloka Devi Tvam Vishnu Dhrita.” Vishnu Purana
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