Sanskrit Slokas on Vriksha (Trees):
Here are some Sanskrit slokas on Vriksha (Trees), focusing on their importance, benefits, and symbolism:
1. Emphasizing the Importance of Trees:
> **वृक्षाः सर्वेषु भूतेषु प्राणिनः सन्ति सर्वदा |
> वृक्षाः सर्वेषु भूतेषु प्राणदाताः सदा सदा ||**
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> **vṛkṣāḥ sarveṣu bhūteṣu prāṇinaḥ santi sadā |
> vṛkṣāḥ sarveṣu bhūteṣu prāṇadātāḥ sadā sadā ||**
> Translation: Trees are the life force in all beings, they are always the providers of life.
2. Highlighting the Benefits of Trees:
> **छाया वृक्षाणां रमणीया, फलं मधुरं रसं च |
> शुद्धं वायुं ददाति वृक्षः वृक्षः श्रियः प्रदाता ||**
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> **chāyā vṛkṣāṇāṁ ramaṇīyā, phalaṁ madhuram rasaṁ ca |
> śuddhaṁ vāyuṁ dadāti vṛkṣaḥ vṛkṣaḥ śriyaḥ pradātā ||**
> Translation: The shade of trees is pleasant, their fruit is sweet, and their sap is delicious. Trees provide pure air and bring prosperity.
3. Emphasizing the Symbolism of Trees:
> **वृक्षः सर्वेषु भूतेषु प्राणिनः सन्ति सर्वदा |
> जन्म मरणं च वृक्षः प्रतिबिम्बयति सर्वदा ||**
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> **vṛkṣaḥ sarveṣu bhūteṣu prāṇinaḥ santi sadā |
> janma maraṇaṁ ca vṛkṣaḥ pratibimbāyati sadā ||**
> Translation: Trees are a reflection of all life, symbolizing birth and death, forever reminding us of the cycle of nature.
4. On the Role of Trees in the Ecosystem:
> **वृक्षाः जलं धारण्ति धरां रक्षन्ति च सदा |
> वायुं शुद्धं कुर्वन्ति वृक्षाः सर्वेषु भूतेषु प्राणदाताः सदा ||**
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> **vṛkṣāḥ jalaṁ dhāraṇti dharāṁ rakṣanti ca sadā |
> vāyuṁ śuddhaṁ kurvanti vṛkṣāḥ sarveṣu bhūteṣu prāṇadātāḥ sadā ||**
> Translation: Trees hold water, protect the earth, and purify the air. They are life-givers to all beings.
These are just a few examples of Sanskrit slokas about trees. There are many others, each offering a unique perspective on the importance and symbolism of these essential parts of our ecosystem.