Nature is the symbol of spirit itself

Nature is the symbol of the spirit. In 1901, Rabindranath Tagore established Shantiniketan i.e adobe of peace a few kilometers away from main city of Calcutta. It is a school which provides learning in nature under trees helping the child to learn happily and also connecting to nature leading one to path of spirituality. The thinking of Rabindranath Tagore showcases how nature is a symbol of spirit i.e soul, emotions, peace and how one can connect to nature. Nature symbolises the spirit so it becomes crucial to learn the true essence of nature, understanding importance of nature and of worshipping it.

Also focusing on how immersing into nature help find oneself and moving on a path of peace. Essence of Nature and Spirit Ralph Waldo Emerson in his Transcendentalism Theory, mentions how nature is manifestation of universal spirit and can provide path to spiritual truth. Nature is the natural surroundings around us such as Rivers, Mountains, lakes, oceans, Trees. All the components of Nature exemplify spirit i.e the soul and are symbol of inherent courage, valour, faith, harmony and peace. Thus as per Waldo nature can provide solutions to many problems and a path to spirituality. Nature being the symbol of spirit: The Mirror As mentioned that nature has immense components within gifted by the divine power, it is essential to learn how they represent spirit. Let's talk about Mountains, the high ranges showcase high levels of self belief, moral courage in oneself. Mountains exemplify how one should stand tall in even the adverse conditions. Similarly talking about rivers, they showcase how path is developed even if the forthcoming route ahead is unfavourable. Rivers find their path by eroding the rocks and by finding a new channel if path ahead is completely blocked. Rivers exemplify how individuals must also have self belief in themselves and with calmness move ahead harsh by overcoming challenges of times. This helps one in developing peace within and feeling oneself i.e becoming a high spirit person. In the same line oceans when in fury bring tsunamis comparing this to individual's anger, frustration which makes one feel bad and even engage in such activities may result in broken or bittered social relationships. Emotions of anger being exemplified by roaring oceans shows how nature is the mirror of an individual itself. Thus represent serenity such as which an individual enjoying during yoga and mindfulness.

Thus nature holds the spirit itself. W F Hegel have correctly said that nature is manifestation of spirit. Nature : A True Friend around us Having learnt how nature is symbol of spirit itself, it is essential to discuss learnings from the nature at various levels such that the path to spirituality is attained. At individual level, nature helps us to connect ourselves with it. Going for a walk in morning in lush green park just makes us happy and lifts our mood giving us a new ray of hope. Nature visits such as sightseeing help us to reflect ourselves and find ourselves as what essentially is the purpose of life. It helps individuals to feel themselves and believe in themselves. In the same line, at societal level, nature helps in connecting people through tourism. It helps in exchange of cultures, thoughts, ideas and building new social relations. The result is increased social cohesion, harmony and getting a more happier and fulfilling life. Having talked about significance of Nature and immersing it making feel individuals and societies as high spirit one. It is essential to discuss importance of nature and spirituality at national level and in international community. Taking example of Bhutan, the country ranks high in Happiness Index report each year as it lay great emphasis on happiness and nature worshipping leading to spiritual growth.

The existence of several components of nature together lays emphasis that the whole world community must stay together and cooperate with one another taking forward these idea of "one world, one family" and a high spirited world community exemplifying peace, brotherhood and harmonious coexistence. Worshipping Nature : the path to spirituality Mahatma Gandhi greatly emphasised that nature by humans must be approached with reverence and non-violence. He famously said, "Nature has enough for all of us, but not for everyone's greed". The importance which Gandhi gave to nature highlights what nature holds for us as humans. Nature provides us with natural resources when used judiciously it helps the human community to prosper. Greater respect for nature, its components and its resource is greatly important for one. Revering nature and worshipping it makes one feel fulfilled. In older times, many priests just left their homes and went into forests or in some cases near a river and in some cases under a tree to self meditation, it helped them connect to oneself. Achieving spirituality in solace was much preferred in those times. Similarly, culturally when people worship rivers, trees, mountains it help them connect with nature this helps in bringing different people together following the same path.

In the same line, the state must also help in conserving the nature by various measures at grassroot level by awakening citizens about importance of nature and its inherent value. Nature must be kept in its pristine form. Nature symbolises spirit. When people would have reverence for it they would definitely work for its conversation it would increase their zeal and similarly one also then thinks for moral changes with ourselves. This is self Alignment as then individuals conserving the nature feel positive and worshipping the nature help in self introspection, certainly making them high spirited. This shows how at national level, steps may penetrate at individual levels. Destroying Nature : Path of corrosion of self and society Having talked about worshipping nature and its importance looking upon destruction of Nature takes one away for spirituality and greater harm, when individuals start devaluing nature by indulging in excessive harnessing of natural resources it leads to destruction of forests, mountains, polluting of the rivers. This corrodes one's value system as greed takes over consciousness. Takes one away from spirituality. Similarly at society level when societies collectively degrade the nature it leads to broken societies i.e societies which low moral standards, less generosity, low temperance. This results in lack of respect for connection with nature and focusing excessively on consumerism leading to societies based on self centrism. The path then of spiritual finding appears blurred. Similarly nations engaging on destruction of nature for economic gains may move high in economic reports but certainly low on Happiness Index. Thus it becomes essential to worship the nature, connect oneself with it to lead a spiritual life and finding meaning of life. Nature acts as a mirror for us and is a true friend to show how spirit lies in its components. Revering nature and learnings from it makes one fulfilled and happier. The instance of Rabindranath Tagore opening school in nature completely detached from hustle-bustle of city life shows how important connection with nature of humans is. The same makes one high in spirit i.e in courage, valour, belief and confidence.

Nature symbolises spirit. When people would have reverence for it they would definitely work for its conversation it would increase their zeal and similarly one also then thinks for moral changes with ourselves. This is self Alignment as then individuals conserving the nature feel positive and worshipping the nature help in self introspection, certainly making them high spirited. This shows how at national level, steps may penetrate at individual levels. Destroying Nature : Path of corrosion of self and society Having talked about worshipping nature and its importance looking upon destruction of Nature takes one away for spirituality and greater harm, when individuals start devaluing nature by indulging in excessive harnessing of natural resources it leads to destruction of forests, mountains, polluting of the rivers.