The environment needs to be restored and we all need to contribute towards this cause proactively, to understand how we common person can be part of this change; we invited Peepal Baba of Give Me Trees Trust in the #EnvironmentalTalks in Instagram Live to understand the current situation of the tree plantation and ways one can be part of it.
Peepal Baba & Give Me Trees Trust
Azad Jain, popularly known as Swami Prem Parivartan, took yoga and meditation classes in the evening, and later, he started being called Peepal Baba as he and his trust has planted more than 1 crore Peepal trees in the nation.
His journey began on a simple note by following his class 4 teacher to plant the trees and later his maternal grandmother to look after the planted trees. The journey that began in class four continued from then and was no stopping for him for 44 years.
Give Me Trees was started as a school project then later on when volunteers started getting associated it was formed into the trust. Nationwide more than 2 million trees are planted by them and they are sure to bring the change.
Snippets from the Peepal Baba Interview:
Can trees be grown in surroundings where concrete buildings are flourishing:
Peepal Baba suggests that trees can be planted in any conditions, skill, and expertise is required. He suggests that trees will shallow roots and fewer heights can be planted in the housing society and in the land where there is plenty of space, then trees with deeper roots such as Peepal and Neem can be planted.
Do homegrown plants come under the green cover of the nation:
He says green cover does not include plants grown in pots but that helps us to keep ourselves calm and responsible towards our duty to the environment.
Why should we have plants at home?
Yes, we should have plants at home as the future generation is watching us and they will see the effort that goes into parenting the plant. In the future when the kids become decision-makers they will not harm any trees and will not favor deforestation. Children will be more empathetic towards nature.
An effective way to learn about Environment
Peepal Baba conveyed that traveling is the best way to learn more about nature and being close to nature spots one can understand the pros of the tree plantation.
The best way to learn about the environment is to travel says, Peepal Baba.
Peepal Baba applauded the Indian forest department and said it is one of the best in the world and with the help of the government we can turn many barren lands into green patches.
Catch the entire captivating episode by Peepal here.
Hope you all have key takeaways from the interview and will work towards environmental restoration. More details can be available at the Peepal Baba website
You can reach him at peepalbaba@gmail.com or info@givemetrees.org
@MeenalSonal
I am a regular audience of his Facebook videos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fount of knowledge he is! This is the need of the hour, if we are to work towards saving our planet collectively. Thanks so much for sharing this info!
ReplyDeleteNoor
People Baba is doing such a yeoman service to the planet. We need more like him, and of course each one of us need to take a leaf or two from his life and do our bit for the greening of the environment.
ReplyDeleteIt was really amazing to know about him in detail. Really liked every bit of the interview session.
ReplyDeletePeepal baba is amazing and I love his work. As he says, traveling is definitely the best way to learn about nature.
ReplyDeleteThis was such a wonderful interview with some amazing insights shared by Peepal Baba. I also agree when we have plants at home, kids learn to nurture the nature.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the interview. It is indeed an eye-opener and a reminder for all of us. There was a time when the environment was considered as god.
ReplyDeleteWow it is amazing to know about Peepal Baba. He is doing amazing work I must say.Loved the interview
ReplyDeleteJyoti
This is indeed a restoration of nature love. The idea of passing onto the next generation is cool in itself. Would love to explore more of his ideologies
ReplyDeleteI am a nature lover and push people to grow trees. I have never heard about this peepal Baba. I will surely watch his interview and will take some inspiration forward.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to read the entire journey of this inspirational man , thanks a lot for sharing this. It's so important to save our environment.
ReplyDeleteI remember watching his interview on your Insta. One crore peepal trees...wow..this means something. We need many such inspiring people like him.
ReplyDeleteThis was a wonderful series by you. Peepal baba has shared some great tips to cultivate nature love and preserve the environment. if each one of us follow even few of these tips than our future generation can get a better environment to live.
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed by Peepal Baba thoughts and opinions. Really good tips we can all follow and inculcate especially in young children. Why don't all schools take up this initiative that will be so beneficial for our environment
ReplyDeleteLike someone said, schools should definitely take this up and teach kids this topic elaborately. The world would be so much better than having people just run around money!
ReplyDeleteI never heard about him.i will be looking his videos n content on very important topic..for human kind .peepal baba ... interesting name.
ReplyDeletePeepal Baba's thoughts are so noble. His ideas are easy to follow and everyone can follow those to contribute and do their bit for the environment.
ReplyDeleteIndeed a very interesting name and impressive deed. Yes, I am also plant tree at home because I was want my kids to understand importance of plant. Great initiative by peepal baba.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loved hearing his thoughts and the interview was very insightful. My mom loved greenery and I'm glad I also share the same . Love his initiative
ReplyDeletewhat an interesting name and equally interesting work. we too have a small kitchen garden and try to grow all things we love. its not just peaceful but so so satisfying to grow your own food.
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