In this December issue of Vasudha Calling, we explore how forests, communities, ideas, and individuals shape sustainable living on Earth. Each article offers a doorway to living lightly and consciously with Vasudha.
The special article, “Our Green Lifeline: Why Forests Matter” by Sugato Dutt, highlights how forests sustain our air, water, food, and climate, and explains why protecting them is central to human wellbeing.
Under Perspectives, “Decentralisation” by Dileep Kulkarni contrasts nature’s solar-powered, decentralised design with our high-energy centralised systems, advocating Gandhi’s wiser and more sustainable path.
“On Divine Acceptance” by Raghunandan Trikannad draws from Tagore’s insight to connect living in the present moment and recognising Divinity in existence with a reverential attitude towards Nature.
In Sustainable Lifestyle Stories, “Sustainability or Self-Deception?” by N. Krishnamoorti challenges cosmetic green actions and urges us to sever our dependence on endless growth and consumption.
Under Best Practices, “Jadav Payeng: A Practitioner, Not a Poster Boy” by A. Madhan Kumar recounts how decades of patient tree planting transformed a barren sandbar into a thriving forest—reminding us that real change demands persistence.
Green Warriors features “Red Soil, Green Hearts: Mitti Mane’s Experiment” by N. Karthikeyan, profiling a Bengaluru community that builds mud homes and shares resources, embodying the spirit of simple and collective living.
The Book Review section presents First Ecology by Alan Beeby and Anne-Maria Brennan, an accessible guide to understanding ecosystems and why ecological literacy is vital for effective environmental action.
Finally, Testimonials share readers’ responses to Vasudha reels—expressions of encouragement, reflection, and concern that mirror our collective search for sustainability.
With best wishes,
N.Karthikeyan
Editor