Harmony with Nature and the Ecological Concern: A Comparative Reflection on Thoreau and Tagore
Author : Swastika Roy
Abstract :
David Thoreau's “Walden” and Rabindranath Tagore's numerous works in the 19th century can be seen as a reflection of profound ecological concern, and their writings prove how necessary it is to protect nature in contemporary times. Their works also prove that harmony with nature provides inner peace. The concept and theory based on nature and its ecology were completely unknown to both 19th-century writers. However, their writings are very essential and praised at the peak of ecological degeneration. Thoreau's transcendental concept of a minimalist lifestyle emerged, and he stayed near Walden Pond instead of indulging in luxury. On the other hand, Tagore expressed his profound devotion towards nature and its power in many of his notable works, like “Banabani” or “Voice of the Fores”. It is noteworthy that nature provides us with most of the essential things, and it is our obligation to protect nature and every aspect that creates enhanced biodiversity throughout the world. Their devotion to nature has been teaching us. Its consequences will be the essence of damage, and it is humans who will suffer more in the future. Their writings established the fact that an indispensable motive is to sustain harmony with nature from gradual pollution and the denouement that has already begun.
Keywords :
Ecosystem, serenity of nature, essential sources, benevolence nature, pantheistic view, biodiversity crisis, ecological degradation, anthropocentric prosperity, movement for regeneration.
