Welcome to the second issue of Vasudha. This edition brings together diverse voices and ideas on living sustainably—within ourselves, our communities, and our planet.
We begin with Sri. G. Vasudeo’s introduction to the Sustainable Lifestyles Resource Centre—VK-NARDEP’s ambitious initiative to promote practical, rooted, and collaborative models of sustainable living.
In Perspectives, Sri. Dileep Kulkarni explores the principle of cyclicity in nature and its lessons for reversing unsustainable growth, while Raghunandan Trikannad offers a moving story on forgiveness as a path to inner clarity.
A short story by Sri. N. Krishnamurthi in Stories brings us the Ayurvedic wisdom that every plant has value, urging us to respect all life.
In Practices, Sri. T. Valliappan connects quality sleep with sustainable living habits, and under Green Warriors, Sri. N. Karthikeyan highlights the Amish community as a powerful model of low-tech, values-based sustainability.
Our Innovation section features Dr. A. Madhan Kumar’s creative idea to turn discarded coconut shells into reusable bowls, blending zero-waste thinking with design innovation.
Finally, we review two important works: UNEP’s Framework for Shaping Sustainable Lifestyles, and Rhodes’ The Imperative for Regenerative Agriculture—both offering frameworks for sustainable transformation.
We conclude with reflections from a young visitor to the Vasudha exhibition, reminding us that small steps matter.
With best wishes,
N.Karthikeyan
Editor