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Water and Scriptures

Ancient Roots for Sustainable Development

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Editors:
  1. K. V. Raju

    1. Policy and Impact, Asia Regional Program, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad, India

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  2. S. Manasi

    1. Centre for Research in Urban Affairs, Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru, India

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  • Provides a comparative analysis of ancient scriptures and different cultural views on water management
  • Broadens your understanding of the inter-disciplinary approaches to conserving water
  • Enriches understanding of current environmental ethics and historic moral messages associated with the use of water
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vii
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  2. Water and Scriptures: An Introduction

    • K. V. Raju, S. Manasi
    Pages 1-14

  3. Water in Islam

    • M. A. Siraj, M. A. K. Tayab
    Pages 15-58

  4. Perspectives on Water and the Bible

    • Y. Moses
    Pages 59-88

  5. Water in Hindu Scriptures: Thank You, Water!

    • Sudhakara Sharma, M. S. Shruthi
    Pages 89-172

  6. The Legal Lore of Water Ecology and Scriptures

    • Manjeri Subin Sunder Raj
    Pages 173-217

  7. Water in Scriptures: A Comparative Overview

    • K. V. Raju, S. Manasi, Abdul Aziz, M. K. Ramesh, M. S. Shruthi
    Pages 219-245

  8. Policy Perspectives: Water and Scriptures

    • A. Ravindra, K. V. Raju, S. Manasi
    Pages 247-267

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 269-276
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About this book

This collection of papers aims to draw lessons and apply indigenous knowledge, wisdom and cultural traditions to suit policy contexts describing the (a) role of individuals (b) communities, and (c) the state to ensure effectively manage water resources. Readers will discover ways in which water was conceptualized, conserved and managed. Contributions will also shed light on the historical, functional and futuristic perspectives of water resources management, and readers will be able to draw lessons and evolve policy guidelines.

There are some studies related to scriptures across religions and their perceptions regarding ecological conservation. However, religious studies and their socio-economic and environmental relevance to society, more specifically to the current policy contexts, are limited. This book attempts to bridge this gap, in terms of learning lessons from the past to effectively address the challenges of the present and future. The book will be useful for historians and research scholars studying the place of water in different cultures, water pricing and water sharing; as well as ecologists and environmental scientists. 

Editors and Affiliations

  • Policy and Impact, Asia Regional Program, International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Hyderabad, India

    K. V. Raju

  • Centre for Research in Urban Affairs, Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru, India

    S. Manasi

About the editors

Dr. K.V. Raju is Principal Scientist and Assistant Director of the ICRISAT Development Center, International Crops Research Institute for Semi Arid Tropics in Telangana, India. 

Dr. S Manasi is an Associate Professor in the Centre for Research in Urban Affairs at the Institute for Social and Economic Change in Bangalore, India. 

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