Harmony with Nature: Reviving Indic Environmental Ethics for a Sustainable Planet

This research explores the enduring relevance of ancient Indian environmental ethics in addressing pressing global sustainability challenges. Rooted in a worldview that sees all life as sacred and interconnected, Indian traditions offer a compelling ethical framework for ecological balance. Philosophical tenets such as Ahimsa, Dharma, and the elemental doctrine of Panchabhuta present a model of environmental stewardship deeply integrated with spiritual practice. This paper employs textual hermeneutics and thematic synthesis to explore how these values can contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspire more culturally grounded, spiritually resonant sustainability paradigms. Findings suggest that Indic ecological thought can significantly enrich global environmental ethics and policy discourse.