When Nature Becomes Sacred

The article argues that traditional beliefs and spiritual reverence can be more effective at protecting biodiversity than modern legislation and scientific management alone. Using examples like the sacred groves of Meghalaya and the Bishnoi community, the author illustrates how viewing nature as sacred creates a moral bond that prevents it from being treated as a mere resource. Ultimately, the text suggests that successful future conservation may depend on reintegrating a sense of wonder and reverence into our relationship with the natural world.