Green Om🔗

For centuries, economic growth has always come at the expense of the environment. It is high time we break that toxic equation and decouple growth from environmental annihilation.

The main sources of air pollution are fossil fuel emissions from coal-burning for power and heat from power plants, transport industry, dust, industrial furnaces, brick kilns, agricultural practices, domestic solid fuel heating, and the unregulated burning of waste materials such as plastics and batteries.

Our dietary habits are also found to be significantly linked to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change. The greenhouse

gas emissions from the global livestock industry surpass those from all cars, trains, planes, and ships combined. A study published in science in 2018 assessed the relative climate impact of various food groups which showed that animal-based foods, especially beef, lamb, shrimps, pork, poultry, fish, and eggs have a much higher carbon footprint than plant-based foods.

Naturally, switching from a meat-heavy diet to a vegan or vegetarian diet, or even reducing the meat intake in our diet could help shrink greenhouse gas emissions.

The demand for large quantities of grass for grazing cattle leads to the use of nitrogen fertilizers, the production of which causes the release of carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrous oxide (N2O), both potent greenhouse gases. Nitrous oxide (N2O) traps heat and contributes to global warming, after carbon dioxide and methane. It also depletes the ozone layer drastically.

Another leading source of air pollution is incineration. In that, plastic incineration is based on burning plastic waste, 38 million tons of plastic is burnt every year releasing a combined total of 16 million metric tons of GHGs into the air leading to deaths between 400,000 and one million annually from illnesses and diseases brought by plastic burning.

KAILASA is tirelessly working towards creating an ideal, clean, safe, healthy, and green ecosystem prioritizing the “Healthy air - Healthy planet” initiative in accordance with the Ved-āgamas for the last 26 years. KAILASA’s International humanitarian agency - GREEN OM, in collaboration with ShriKailasa Uniting Nations for Vegetarianism and Climate Change, ShriKailasa Uniting Nations Against Deforestation, ShriKailasa Uniting Nations for Ethical Environmentalism, ShriKailasa Uniting Nations for Energy and Natural Resources, ShriKailasa Uniting Nations for Endangered Life on Earth, and ShriKailasa Uniting Nations for Zero-Waste Production operates as a worldwide movement in about 196 countries around the globe empowering communities through several green initiatives including but not limited to;

1. ‘Clean Air’ Initiative

2. Sustainable Agriculture

3. Reduction in Carbon Footprint

4. ‘Go Zero Waste’ Initiative

5. ‘Say No to Plastics' Initiative

6. ‘Climate Resilient Planet’ Initiative

Today, 9 out of 10 people breathe air that exceeds WHO guideline limit containing high levels of pollutants resulting in over 7 million deaths per year. Over the last 26 years, KAILASA’s Department of Environment and Animals in collaboration with ShriKailasa Uniting Nations for Ethical Environmentalism has shown tremendous commitment towards improving the air quality by adopting and implementing the Clean air initiative in its de facto spiritual embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities, including all Hindu Temples, Monasteries, Satsang Temples, Pādukā Mandirs, Satsang Centres, Micronations, Paramaśiva Senā Śākhās, healing centers, franchisee campuses, Hindu Universities and schools.

KAILASA’s Clean Air Initiative strives to work towards a safe, green future through healthy and sustainably managed ecosystems around the world – for people and the planet by planting oxygen-rich flora in the spiritual embassies of KAILASA in over 196 countries. Trees have been a lifeline for the millions of people who have turned to them for their most essential subsistence. Trees absorb carbon, hence help reduce the amount emitted by industrial processes and help regulate temperature and humidity. KAILASA houses and grows numerous oxygen yielding flora in its de-facto embassies including the sacred Banyan tree, Athi (Fig),

Ala (Banyan) and Arasa (Peepal). In the Vedic tradition, these are sacred trees, known as Vanaspati or 'Lord of the forest'. It is said that Paramashiva resides in the place where these three trees are found together - Dakshina Kailash. The de facto spiritual embassies of KAILASA also hosts Neem, Sandal and Baek trees among the various other trees and 1008+ herbal, medicinal oxygen-rich plants including Tulsi and Aloe Vera.

Under the guidance of the SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam, KAILASA Department of Environment and Animals, as part of the Clean air initiative provides samplings of Vanaspati including banyan tree saplings to all the spiritual de facto embassies of KAILASA in over 196 countries aiming to increase the Prana to provide a purified, spiritual ambience in all de facto embassies of KAILASA.

purā kailāsa-śikhare siddhgandharva sevite | tatra kalpalatāpuśpamandire-atyanta sundare

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vyāgrājine samāsīnaṁ śukādimuṇivanditam | bodhayantaṁ paraṁ tattvaṁ madhye munigaṇe kvaccit ||9||

1. 8. & 1.9. Ages ago, on the sacred mountain peak of Kailāsa, the abode of Lord Śiva, which is frequented by the Siddhas and Gandharvas, in that most beautiful temple created by Kalpavṛkṣa, the wish-fulfilling tree adorned by its shrubs, flowers, fruits. Seated on a tiger-skin, surrounded and worshipped by Śuka and other sages, on one occasion, while Lord Śiva was expounding to the Ṛṣis—the Paraṁ Tattva, Supreme Truth; Srimad Guru Gita, Chapter 1 Verses 8 and 9

The banyan tree is known for its ability to emit a large amount of oxygen. The Banyan trees are one of the few trees that produce oxygen at night, ensuring the air's purity and decreasing the existence of CO2 in the environment. In Ayurveda, the banyan tree is believed to heal many diseases and infections. It has medicinal properties apart from its rich oxygen emission. The banyan tree housed in Adi KAILASA Nithyananda Sarvajnapeetam is a Kalpavriksha, living in the abode of Paramashiva.

At the base of the banyan tree is a cave-like hollow in which was found a Swayambhu Lingam (naturally formed Shiva Lingam), which has now been consecrated at the Nithyanandeshwara Paramashiva Devalayam in Adi Kailasa Nithyananda Sarvjnapeetham. The cave and the Swayambhu Lingam have been here for centuries, having been personally worshipped by Sri Rama Chandra Prabhu during His exile. Over 1000 years, the banyan tree has grown and spread its foliage here. Impregnated with healing energy, this space heals at the physical, emotional and spiritual levels. Beneath the banyan tree, lies the Jeeva Samadhis of two incarnations of The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism Jagadguru Mahasannidhanam His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam.

The Kalpavriksha (boon giving tree) is well-renowned for healing, wish-fulfilment and awakening spiritual clarity, and draws visitors and seekers from around the world. Over 1000 years, the banyan tree has grown and spread its foliage here. Impregnated with healing energy, this space heals at the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels.

The form of the kalpavriksha when meditated helps in overcoming hunger and food related disorders and manifest the power of be food free called "Nirahara Samyama" - global initiative from international humanitarian agency - Red OM

Today, millions of Hindus send their prayer requests and meditate on the form of the kalpavriksha everyday to receive the grace and blessings through the service - "Send You Prayer Requests " by KAILASA's Dept of Religion and worship"

In the Bhagavad Gita. Chapter 10, verse 26, Bhagavan Krishna reveals

Amongst trees, I am the peepal tree (sacred fig tree); of the celestial sages, I am Narad. Amongst the Gandharvas I am Chitrath, and amongst the Siddhas, I am the sage Kapil.

Peepal is considered to be the largest oxygen provider, among all other trees. Peepal continues to produce oxygen throughout the day and unlike many plants, peepal has the ability to produce oxygen at night due to a special photosynthesis process called Crassulacean Acid Metabolism. The tree not only purifies the surroundings but hosts as the cure for up to 50 disorders as prescribed in Ayurveda.

Various spiritual de facto embassies around the world, harbor Peepal trees as part of the Clean Air Initiative.

KAILASA fosters multiple Fig trees in various de facto embassies. Providing nutritious fruits and oxygen-rich air, fig trees are a great contributor to the Clear Air Initiative.

The de facto embassies of KAILASA is blessed with an abundance of Neem trees as part of the Clean Air Initiative, continuously purifying and blessing the citizens with innumerable benefits.

Neem is a gift bestowed upon humanity. The citizens of KAILASA consume neem as means of spiritual upliftment and to enhance the mental and physical well-being. Cultivation and consumption of neem is a commonly practiced in all the de facto embassies of KAILASA. According to Ayurveda, Neem trees releases a significant amount of oxygen in its surroundings and possesses a plethora of health benefits such as the ability to cure many different diseases and purify one’s system. Neem is considered the most efficient as every part of the tree holds immense benefits for the people and the planet.

Bamboo plays a fundamental role in reducing the carbon footprint. Research shows a fully grown bamboo tree to its best growth generates over 300 kg of oxygen every year. Further, it can absorb 80 tons of carbon dioxide per acre every year. A grove of bamboo releases 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. As part of the Clean Air Initiative, KAILASA inhabits numerous Bamboo groves all across its embassies

The bamboo sticks hold a greater significance as the energy of Sadāshiva Brahmendras (Enlightened Master) was instilled through the druva grass given to the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam, during the period of his parivrajaka (spiritual wandering). The Dhurva Grass brought the entire grove of withered Bamboo grove back into existence.

As a result the bamboos hold immense healing energy. The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam has initiated thousands into the Science of Healing with these sacred bamboo sticks.

Bilva trees, which have longevity and strength to withstand adverse conditions, purify the air. These air-purifying trees ensure a steady flow of oxygen even in the absence of sunlight as opposed to others. The sacred bilva leaves hold great significance in Hinduism.

According to Shiva Purana, bilva is the symbol of Paramashiva. Blessed are those who offer Bilva to Paramashiva as one Bilva is equivalent to offering a thousand lotus.

I offer the bilva patra to Shiva. This leaf embodies the three qualities of sattva, rajas and tamas. This leaf is like the three eyes, and the sun, moon and fire. It is like three weapons. It is the destroyer of sins committed in three earlier births. I perform pooja for Shiva with the bilva patra

_Bilvashtakam, Verse 1_

CLEAN AIR INITIATIVE - HERBAL GARDEN PROJECT

Lemon

Mango

Banana Tree

Turkey Berry

Eucalyptus

Mexican Mint

Butterfly pea

Hibiscus Rosa

Sessile Joyweed

Indravalli

Fig

Ginger

Mint Indian gooseberry

Madagascar Periwinkle

Citron

Night-Flowering Coral Jasmine

Durva Grass

Aloevera

Touch-Me-Not

Balloon Vine Crown Flower

Tulasi

Creeping Wood Sorrel

The Prithvi Sukta in Atharva Veda states

माता भूमि पुत्रोहं पृथिव्या

Mata Bhumih Putroham Prithivyah

My Mother is Erath and I am her Son.

Vedic literature is rich in hymns that worship nature in all its manifestations. Sustainable Agriculture was the lifestyle of the Vedic Civilization. KAILASA has further expanded the initiative of “Healthy air- Healthy Planet" by adopting sustainable agriculture practices such as Organic farming, Rainwater harvesting, high-density farming and vertical gardening in de facto spiritual embassies of KAILASA. From the earliest days of the Hindu civilization, reverence for the environment has been an integral part of Hinduism.

The Department of Agriculture has enabled the commencement of the herbal garden project in various de facto embassies of KAILASA. Sacred herbs like karisalankanni (bhringraj), ponnankanni (alternanthera sessilis), thoothuvelai (solanum trilobatum) is cultivated in the sacred fields of KAILASA and its de facto embassies and distributed around the world to cleanse the body and to facilitate humanity in the realization of divinity within.

The Department of Agriculture in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and ShriKailasa Uniting Nations for Ethical Environmentalism have adopted and implemented techniques of Sustainable Agriculture. Organic Farming is widely practiced in various de facto embassies of KAILASA. Chemical free fertilizer such as use of cow dung to grow organic, toxic free produce and prevent the pollution of air.

Vertical Gardening is another technique implemented in the de facto embassies of KAILASA to cultivate and nourish vegetation on a vertically suspended panel by using hydroponics. Vertical Gardening provides natural filtration of air, proving pure and fresh air as well as creating a sustainable ecosystem.

Density Farming planting at a density in excess of that which gives maximum crop yield as means of self-provisioning and increasing the efficiency of the resources. Adoption of these techniques revive the tradition of Sustainable Agriculture and introduce all of humanity to the natural benefits gifted by Bhumidevi (Mother Earth) and a contributory effort to make a green, healthy, safe, and clean planet for the future generations.

Clean Air Initiative -KAILASA in Salem houses many oxygen-rich trees and plants

KAILASA in Kashi - creation of ideal ecosystem on the banks of Mother Ganga

Clean Air Initiative - Sripuram Sarvajnapeetam houses varieties of vibrant oxygen rich plants and trees

KAILASA operates with the core belief of Sanatana Hindu Dharma that the divine exists in all living beings, both human and non-human, and Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, the whole world is one family. Keeping this principle at the forefront, the Vegetarian lifestyle is practiced and followed in all embassies of KAILASA. The Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyananda Paramashivam has initiated masses into a vegetarian lifestyle through the Vishesha Deeksha.

A vegetarian diet has a carbon footprint of just 1.7 tons CO2e whereas the carbon footprint of a meat eater is twice as much. In desperate times like this, vegetarianism is of utmost priority. Therefore, KAILASA has worked and continues to work to educate the whole of humanity on the importance of a Vegetarian diet as per the Ved-Agamas and bring awareness of the need to reduce the carbon footprint in the world, for a better, safer and greener tomorrow.

Apart from the negative impacts of meat consumption on planet earth, the non-vegetarian diet negatively impacts the functions of the body. A pure, vegetarian diet is of utmost importance for spiritual evolvement. The standard to decide the purity of food Jaati Dosha, Nimitta Dosha and Ashreya Dosha - food getting impure "by its nature", "by its muscle memory", and "by the persons handling it" respectively.

Jaati Dosha - If by nature the food is stolen, it is considered impure. Non vegetarian food is impure because the flesh of an animal is stolen after killing it. Nimitta Dosha - The non-vegetarian food arrives with anger, fear and depression bio-memories. Aashreya Dosha – By the people who handle it, touch it: Non vegetarian food is touched by people who kill the animal! Anything which is touched by a murderer is going to carry that energy in it. So, the person adds a little more poison as his contribution.

Vegetarian food, on the contrary, is a natural part of the whole bio-energy. With the vegetarian diet, the thinking becomes more subtle and settled. The agitation, aggression disappears.

Initiating masses into the vegetarian lifestyle

Organic, vegetarian, sattvic meals served in all the de facto embassies of KAILASA

For the last 26 years KAILASA has rapidly progressed in establishing the Zero Waste Initiative is an effort to encourage resource life cycle redesign such that all items are reused with the ultimate goal to produce no waste through reducing, reusing, and recycling.

a. The Sovereign Order of KAILASA are initiated into practicing the five fundamental principles needed to achieve the ultimate goal of completion and blissful renunciation. The SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam reveals, “Shopping, procuring, feeling secured due to the external world wealth and items, materialistic comforts & luxuries and activities, is actual sickness of physicality and keeps you gravitating towards this physical world. It is a sickness which enters into your very DNA, bio-memory& keeps you tied to the materialist world. 'Delayed gratification', 'living aparigraha' (living minimalistic lifestyle) is a best antidote for this sickness. "Aparigraha”, consciously chosen minimalistic simple living - as a spiritual lifestyle is the Hindu Solution towards Zero Wastage. The Sovereign Order of KAILASA live and practice the vow of Aparigraha sincerely, as means to live life with simplicity, discipline, and tremendous internal freedom.

b. To further the initiative, under the guidance of the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism, Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam, The SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam, KAILASA has opted for organic, chemical-free living. Fluoride has the ability to penetrate through the skin and cause ill effects in the body. Non-organic products contain synthetic, man-made chemicals such as sodium laurel, mineral oils, Laureth sulfate, mineral oil, petroleum, parabens, and other chemicals that, with long term use, can cause skin irritation, hormone imbalance, organ toxicity, and even cancer. The addition of fluoride, most commonly found in toothpaste and water, have stunned the cognitive development of children. Keeping the principle of “Anything which cannot be consumed should not be externally applied on the skin,” KAILASA uses organic-based toiletries and cosmetics such as but not limited to Tumeric, Haritaki, Neem-based body soaps, hair wash, tooth powder and washing detergent.

c. Agriculture and industrial farming produce a large carbon byproduct due to livestock farming and the usage of chemical pesticides. KAILASA has a strict, no-chemical policy eliminating the need for chemical waste that impact the environment such as chemical fertilizers and pesticides. Recycling the byproducts from the KAILASA’s Nithyananda Gaumandir such as Dewatered Dry Cow Dung, Manure and Distilled Cow Urine are used as fertilizers for organic farming. Cow byproducts such as Pancha Ghavya (Cow dung, Cow urine, Desi Ghee, Milk and Curd) are of prime importance in the performance of Vedic Rituals such as Homas and Ab hishekams. Therefore, all byproducts from the Nithyananda Gau Mandir are recycled and reused as a result of Go Zero Waste initiative.

the SPH initiates thousands into Sannyas, to practice the vow of Aparigrah

Organic, eco-friendly products manufactured for the citizens of Adi KAILASA Sarvajnapeetam.

The rise of plastics has proliferated since the 1950s and currently, there are 300 million tons of plastic wastes produced every year. Plastics are ubiquitous and are contributing to the downfall of nature's biodiversity and wildlife.

Recognize, support and encourage the immediate need of consolidated efforts to preserve, revive and spread the science of Sacred Arts (Vedic temple arts, architecture and artefacts) enabling Hindus globally to experience the rich consciousness-based Vedic heritage. The de facto embassy shall also promote awareness campaigns on the need to preserve and revive this sacred heritage as the Federal Government of Kailasa seeks to promote and preserve the sacred science to replace the usage of plastics

KAILASA practices and lives a lifestyle of 'no plastic' by default, using eco-friendly products in all its de facto spiritual embassies across 196 countries for the past decade. Rooted in the ancient history of metallurgy in Hinduism. Hindus forged every item and artefact with amalgamated metals for daily use which still stands as evidence today proving Hindus lived a Sustainable lifestyle promoting zero waste to the environment and planet

Use of traditional kitchen and storage items fueling the no plastic initiative

As part of the Clean Air initiative, KAILASA has conducted various Homa (Sacred Vedic fire rituals) 24x7 in KAILASA’s Nithyanandeshwara Hindu temples around the globe contributing to more than 20 million peace minutes over the last 26 years. These fire rituals are conducted using pure organic cow ghee and 108 sacred herbs as prescribed in Veda-Agamas are proven measures to detoxify the air.

The Siddha-Ayurvedic herbs offered into the Homa fire set off vibrations directly reach the deeper energy layers of an individual. Interestingly, the smoke from a sacred Homa can heal diseases like asthma which are categorized by a very low tolerance to atmospheric pollutants.

On 5th June 2017, World Environment Day, the world witnessed the historic happening on the planet - The SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam manifested rain in 108 places across the globe, bringing tremendous healing to the environment. Many a times, during the period of droughts and no rain fall, the citizens of KAILASA have witness rainfall in Australia and the United States with the grace blessings and powers of The SPH Nithyananda Paramashivam

Climate change, fueled by air pollution, brings extreme imbalance to planet earth resulting in droughts in one part of the world and floods in the other. Severe heatwave and unseasonal rains have destroyed innumerable amounts of crops worldwide. As a means of tackling the problems, KAILASA has performed over 624150 peace minutes of Homa as means of bringing rain and purifying the world.

the environment. The Rudra Homa is performed with utmost integrity, authenticity, dedication, and devotion resulting in the invocation of rain during the ritual. Regardless of the climate, with almost 96% accuracy and with the conscious intention to manifest rain as the Sankalpa (conscious declaration), the initiated Balasanths (child saints) studying in Nithyananda Gurukul are able to summon rain in the vicinity of the Homa ritual.

Havoc has been wrecked upon planet earth, unless Hindu environmental policies are revived to rectify the situation, humanity may face great peril in the form of natural and man-made disasters, disease-outbreaks, rising global health issues and inevitably the annihilation of planet earth. KAILASA is the only possible, green answer.

Amidst these unprecedented times, under the guidance of the Supreme Pontiff of Hinduism Jagatguru Mahasannidhanam His Divine Holiness Bhagavan Nithyandna Paramashivam, KAILASA in coordination with international humanitarian agency - GREEN OM, continues to facilitate humanity to live a green organic life through digitizing services, to encourage humanity to adopt a vegetarian diet.

"I am also warning the whole world, within next fifteen years you will be able to support the whole population with food ONLY IF YOU DECIDE TO TURN VEGETARIAN!"

KAILASA aims to bring planet earth back to its full glory through this initiative of "Healthy air