Nature and all natural objects are to be regarded with reverence. Legend has stated that Lord Krishna, one of the most popular deities, lived and made the sacred groves of Gokul and Vrindavan his home. These towns are located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and are considered to be holy sites. They are visited by pilgrims ever year. In varied Hindu texts, natural surroundings and biodiversity are described in profound details in philosophy, and stresses the very importance of acknowledging the gift of life and nature.

From the stories and experiences woven around Lord Krishna, Lord Shiva, and other deities, it is deduced that cleanliness and the balances of the natural ecological systems are keys to breeding life. As Hinduism extols much about
life, human beings should live in harmony with the environment. Today, because of pollution and overcrowding, many forests and precious natural objects have blatantly shrunk or almost entirely disappeared. The holy rivers have also been polluted as well because of human development. The environment must be protected and resources are to be used wisely to preserve biodiversity.

Nature created every creature to serve its purpose during its lifetime. No life form should be regarded as inferior or superior to the other. As Hindu philosophy continuously states, all creatures are equal in the eyes of the Supreme Being, and are to respected and acknowledged for their roles in their lifetime.