This issue of Vasudha Calling brings you stories, insights, and reflections on how we can move towards sustainable living by learning from nature, traditions, and inspiring individuals. Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:
Water Footprint: The Hidden Water in Our Everyday Life by Gurudas Nulkar explains how much unseen water is embedded in the products we use daily and why rethinking our choices is vital for a water-secure future.
Nature Proposes — Man Disposes by Dileep Kulkarni reflects on the immense biodiversity around us, how monocultures threaten it, and why valuing diversity is key to sustainability.
On Respect by Raghunandan Trikannad beautifully narrates a father’s lesson to his child, showing how approaching people and nature with respect deepens our wisdom and nurtures harmony.
Permaculture in Andhra by K. Narsanna shares the journey of building a thriving permaculture farm in Pastapur and how this model can inspire poor and marginal farmers towards food security and ecological restoration.
Everyone is Provided For – Be Satisfied with Your Share by A. Madhan Kumar draws wisdom from Thiruvalluvar, Gandhi, Laurie Baker, and Ramadas to remind us that nature always provides enough when we live simply and contentedly.
Krishna McKenzie: The Man Who Grows Culture Through Food by N. Karthikeyan introduces the inspiring story of an Auroville farmer who shows how reviving local foods and natural farming can reconnect us to the land and to each other.
Review of The Story of Stuff by Ajit Sharad Barje presents Annie Leonard’s eye-opening critique of consumer culture and asks us to rethink whether endless consumption can ever lead to real well-being.
Upcoming Podcast – On 21 September 2025, Shri Subhash Deshpande will share the works of Jnana Prabodhini in sustainable development, drawing from his rich experience in human resource development and natural resource management.
We hope these articles inspire you to reflect, question, and take small but meaningful steps towards a sustainable lifestyle.
With best wishes,
N.Karthikeyan
Editor