Ecological Consciousness in the Shiv Puran: A Study of Ancient Indian Environmental Thought

Authors

  • Kumari Taruna Kumari Taruna, Research scholar CCS University Meerut
  • Ruby Assistant Professor Department of English, SMPG College, Meerut

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64846/78wexn79

Keywords:

Shiv Puran, Ecological Consciousness, Eco-criticism, Environmental Ethics, Ancient Indian Thought, Sustainability, Nature and Spirituality

Abstract

Aims: This paper aims to explore environmental ethics embedded in ancient Indian scriptures, particularly the Shiv Puran through an eco-critical perspective. It seeks to highlight how this texts promote a harmonious relationship between humans and nature and offer sustainable ecological insights relevant to contemporary environmental crises.

Methodology and Approaches: The study adopts a qualitative and interpretative methodology, employing the theoretical framework of eco-criticism. Selected narratives, verses, and mythological representations from the Shiv Purana is critically analyzed to examine their ecological consciousness.

Outcome: The analysis reveals that the Puranas present nature as sacred and interconnected with human existence. Elements such as rivers, forests, animals, and mountains are not merely physical entities but are imbued with spiritual significance.

Conclusion and Suggestions: This study examines ecological consciousness in the Shiv Puran, highlighting its integration of environmental ethics within a spiritual framework. Through key narratives, it reveals principles of harmony, conservation, and coexistence. The study concludes that ancient Indian knowledge traditions offer valuable ecological insights and advocates their integration into contemporary environmental discourse, education, and policy for sustainable development.

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Author Biographies

  • Kumari Taruna, Kumari Taruna, Research scholar CCS University Meerut

    Kumari Taruna is a Ph.D. research scholar at CCS University (SMPGGPG College, Meerut) in the Department of English, specializing in eco-criticism and Indian knowledge traditions. Her research focuses on exploring environmental ethics in ancient Indian scriptures, particularly the Shiv Puran, through a contemporary critical lens. She has a keen interest in interdisciplinary studies that connect literature, mythology, and ecological consciousness. Her academic work aims to highlight the relevance of traditional wisdom in addressing modern environmental challenges and promoting sustainable living. She is also actively engaged in developing her academic writing and research skills, with a focus on producing high-quality scholarly work. Taruna Kannojia aspires to contribute significantly to the field of literary studies by integrating classical texts with modern theoretical frameworks and environmental concerns.

  • Ruby, Assistant Professor Department of English, SMPG College, Meerut

    Dr. Ruby is a highly qualified academic currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at SMPG College, Meerut. She has a distinguished educational background from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, where she earned first-division honors in her B.A. (2013), M.A. (2015), and M.Phil. (2016). Her scholarly expertise is further evidenced by qualifying for the UGC-NET four times between June 2014 and July 2018. Dr. Ruby’s professional experience includes over three years of teaching. She has previously served as an Assistant Professor at J.S. Hindu P.G. College, Amroha, and as a temporary Assistant Professor at Shri Kund Kund Jain P.G. College, Khatauli. A dedicated researcher with four years of experience, her M.Phil. work focused on existentialism in the poetry of Jayanta Mahapatra. She has published five research papers in peer-reviewed and UGC-approved international journals on topics such as ecopoetics, feminism, and gender inequality, and has presented extensively at national and international seminars.

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Published

01.01.2026

Issue

Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Winter Edition 2026 The SPL Journal of Literary Hermeneutics

Section

Journal Articles

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Ecological Consciousness in the Shiv Puran: A Study of Ancient Indian Environmental Thought. SPL J. Literary Hermeneutics: Biannu. Int. J. Indep. Crit. Think [Internet]. 2026 Jan. 1 [cited 2026 May 20];6(1):326-33. Available from: https://literaryherm.org/index.php/ojs/article/view/334

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