“May men & oxen both plough in contentment… Auspicious furrow, we venerate you. We pray you, bless us and bring us abundant harvests” Rig Veda 4.57

The whole of the natural world is seen as scared as Brahman is within all creation.

Therefore, Humans should respect & live in harmony with nature.

Forests are very important – it is here that Krishna spent much time.

Hindus also respect animals.

Most Hindus are vegetarian, the cow is considered sacred.