Care for Nature

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut, is celebrated on the 4th day of Deepavali festivities. The festival commemorates Krishn's divine act of lifting the Govardhan Hill on his little finger to protect the people of Braj from the torrential rains sent by Indra, god of rain. Govardhan Puja conveys a timeless message: respect nature, remain humble, and be grateful for resources that sustain life.

It reminds us that true divinity lies not merely in rituals but also in protecting nature and serving all beings. William Wordsworth's poem 'The Tables Turned' celebrates nature as a source of wisdom, moral instruction and spiritual enlightenment. His famous exhortation, 'Come forth into the light of things, Let Nature be your teacher,' encapsulates central philosophy of the poem.

The connection with Govardhan Puja is striking. Krishn teaches the people of Braj that their lives depend upon the hill, forests, rivers and cattle, rather than merely upon elaborate rituals. Similarly, Wordsworth believes that nature offers profound lessons that human beings often fail to recognise.


Both celebrate nature not merely as a physical landscape but as a living source of wisdom and spiritual nourishment. While Krishn protects nature's dependants from Indra's destructive arrogance, Wordsworth urges humanity to approach nature with humility and an open heart.