Environment

 Green Living: Environmental Services at Our Ashram

“Serving Mother Earth is serving the Divine.”

At our ashram, Green Living is not a project — it is a sacred practice. Rooted in the ancient Vedic understanding that nature is sacred and interconnected, our environmental initiatives reflect deep respect for Bhumi Devi (Mother Earth).

We aim to live in harmony with nature, reduce ecological footprints, and inspire a way of life that is sustainable, sattvic, and self-sufficient.

 

 

 Our Eco-Spiritual Philosophy

  • Nature is Divine: The trees, rivers, animals, and air are manifestations of the Divine.
  • Simple Living, High Thinking: We reduce material needs and focus on spiritual wealth.
  • Seva to Nature: Every environmental act is done with love, devotion, and purpose.

 

 Key Environmental Initiatives

♻️ Waste Management & Recycling

  • Zero-waste policy: Segregation of wet, dry, and recyclable waste
  • Composting of food scraps for organic fertilizer
  • Reuse of materials for construction, art, and utilities
  • Plastic-free zones throughout the ashram

 Water Conservation

  • Rainwater harvesting systems across the campus
  • Use of eco-friendly soaps and cleansers to protect water bodies
  • Greywater reuse for gardens and trees

 Renewable Energy

  • Solar panels for electricity and water heating
  • LED lighting and low-power appliances to reduce consumption
  • Promotion of manual tools and traditional cooking where possible

 Organic Farming & Gaushala Integration

  • Cultivation of vegetables, grains, and medicinal herbs without chemicals
  • Cow dung and urine from our Gaushala used as natural manure and pest repellents
  • Seasonal planting based on Ayurvedic and lunar calendars

 Sacred Groves & Tree Planting

  • Dedicated areas for tulsi, neem, peepal, banyan, and rudraksha trees
  • Tree-planting drives during festivals and group retreats
  • Native and pollinator-friendly plants to support biodiversity

 Community Education & Outreach

  • Workshops & Retreats on sustainable living and Vedic ecology
  • Children’s eco-camps and hands-on gardening lessons
  • Awareness programs on the importance of simple, earth-friendly lifestyles
  • Collaboration with local communities and schools for environmental projects

 Living Example: Daily Green Practices

Practice

Action

Meals

Served on reusable steel plates or banana leaves

Cleaning

Herbal floor wash, ash for dish cleaning

Decor

Natural fibers, mud-based paints, and cow dung flooring

Travel

Cycles and shared transport within the ashram campus

 Volunteer in Eco-Seva

We welcome all who wish to:

  • Plant trees or tend to the organic gardens
  • Help with composting, recycling, or green construction
  • Teach children about nature and sustainability
  • Join hands in cleaning rivers, sacred groves, and temple grounds

 Experience the Green Life

 See our sacred forest
 Watch our sustainable farm in action
 Subscribe to our newsletter: “Nature & Nirvana”

 Be a Part of the Change

Together, let us build a future rooted in reverence, resilience, and responsibility.

 [Support Our Eco Projects]
 [Volunteer for Green Seva]
 [Sponsor a Tree or Solar Panel]

 Contact Us

Shiv Shakti Charitable Trust , Village - Mandola(Mahendergarh) Haryana -123029 Call- 7015425176