Nature is the most beautiful and bountiful gift that man has
ever received. I'm sure that God must have found it difficult to part with his
most prized creation, but nevertheless, has gifted it to us with great
generosity. We on our part, have accepted this gift graciously, but are not
making any efforts to preserve its unique beauty.
“With power comes responsibility” If used mindfully, we can
benefit a lot from nature’s abundant supply of treats, but with this, we also
need to fulfil the immense responsibility of caring for it; and living up to
God’s expectations.
We have come to associate nature with the colour ‘green’.
All things green-trees, bushes, shrubs, vines, creepers, moss, grass-
constitute a significant part of nature. Green is a colour which soothes the
mind and can pacify the most troubled of souls. People love green. Potted plants
and graceful creepers adorn almost every balcony.
The value of a tree cannot be measured in the amount of
paper it produces, or the number of the pieces of furniture which its timber
can be used to make. It is measured in the amount of shade it provides during
the scorching, blistering heat, the amount of fruit it gives; which attract
birds and children alike, the number of nests it shelters from storm and rain,
and the amount of oxygen it emits. Trees are the true supporters of life.
Trees take tens of hundreds of years to grow into beautiful,
strong trees, but do we care? We cut down trees ruthlessly, without a care in
the world, only wanting to benefit and gain personal profits. We don’t give a
thought to the terrible consequences which will soon follow. But it our future
generations who will pay for our deeds.
Nature is livid. She is bursting with anger. Her fury can be
seen through the devastating natural calamities. She is trying to warn us. But
do we pay any heed to these warnings?
The level of greenery in India is decreasing by the day. No
trees line the roads, no flowers dance in the bushes. Garbage and overflowing
skips hide the little grass which lurks beneath. Flowers crave to spring up,
but the dry, parched ground does not allow it. Public gardens prove elusive.
We have taken it for granted that the government and the
few, nature protecting organizations will somehow, magically double the
greenery. But we must ask ourselves, are we doing anything which would assist
them?
It is we, the proud citizens of our country who must take a
stand and strive to change its downcast look. We must try and make an effort to
persuade our neighbours and friends to plant at least one tree on their birthdays. This
one, small action would be sure to start a massive chain, and the people whom we
requested would spread the message to others, and they in turn, would alert
many more. This would automatically start an enormous plantation drive. If we were
to be successful, then the number of trees would increase manifold. Also, we
should try and water many small, thriving plants so that they grow up to be
strong, sturdy trees. If watered, the chances of survival of these plants
increase.
It is, of course, easier said than done. But it is not
impossible, and if we join hands and strive to change the face of our country
into a bright, cheery and lush one, then we definitely can.
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