The Radiance of Nature All Around Us

Introduction by Makario Sarsozo

Happy Earth Day 2021! No matter where you call home or what your situation in life may be, you have the opportunity to see the natural world with new eyes. For Earth Day 2021, Siddha Yogis from around the globe have submitted their images to create this video in celebration of the divinity inherent in nature. On the Siddha Yoga path, we have learned that God is manifest in the diverse expressions of the natural world.  Read more We can allow the images of natural beauty in this video—a prism of sunlight shining through a majestic pine, a sudden cloudburst pouring from a slate-colored sky, a joyous spring robin chirping with perceptible glee—to renew our appreciation for the radiance that exists all around us.

This year marks the fifty-first anniversary of Earth Day, which began in the United States to usher in the modern environmental movement and is now celebrated in 192 countries around the globe. This is the largest secular event in the world, and it is more than just an observance or a time of honoring—it is a call to action for expressing our love for Mother Earth.

However you may choose to celebrate Earth Day, taking in the stunning vistas and intimate images of nature in this video can be an inspiring first step. This moment in time is an opportunity to do more than just recognize the beauty and bounty of our natural environment; it’s a chance to become active stewards of the earth. Right now, we are at an inflection point. While we are blessed to live in a world teeming with life and natural resources, this bounty is finite. Now is a good time to ask yourself, what can I do to ensure that this spectacular planet of ours remains a source of abundance and inspiration for future generations?

As you watch the video for Earth Day 2021, let its images inspire you. From the smallest honeybee toiling to collect nectar to the grandest snow-capped mountain range, let these images draw you into a state of awe and wonder, a sense of reverence for this diverse and divine creation. The splendor of nature is everywhere around us—and it is our sacred responsibility to conserve and protect it.

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    This video is so breathtaking! I loved seeing the animals, since I enjoy the birds that come to my terrace and make me smile, as well as the animals that come to my door for food. Similarly, I connect with each of my plants when I give them water each day. I always see the same divinity in them as exists within me, and I have learned this makes me responsible for helping them each day.
     
    As the wind was blowing in the video, I took long breaths. When the rain started, I felt myself being really drenched under the beautiful raindrops. And when the strong waves touched the shore, their sound took me to my source, deep within.
     
    I’m really thankful for this beautiful video, which is so enlivened by the videographers’ love for Mother Earth. It refreshed me very deeply.
     

    Allahabad, India

    As I marvelled at the blue skies, trees, songbirds singing, waves lapping against and singing to the shores and mountains, I could feel the breath of God in everything.
     

    St. Laurent, Canada

    I was very grateful to see the indescribable beauty of the images in this video. It uplifted my spirits, which was the very need of the hour. I offer my salutations to Mother Earth, for her sheer beauty, for her abundance, patience, and forbearance. I realize that there is so much for me to learn and imbibe from her.
     

    Chennai, India

    What an exquisite immersion in the magnificence of Mother Earth!  Beholding her glory and the day-to-day life of creatures with whom we share this globe pulled me right into my heart. Each vista gave rise to a sense of wonder in me. 
     
    I appreciate reconnecting in this way with the gratitude within me that this glorious planet deserves every day, but especially on this day as we honor her.

    New York, United States

    What an amazing collection of images! I am thankful to the Siddha Yogis who took them so skillfully.
     
    I am so grateful to Gurumayi for promoting the health of the planet through her love and immense respect for God’s gifts to us all. I am inspired to contemplate how I can further the cause of protecting our precious Mother Earth.

    Ohio, United States

    Nature is so beautiful. The sights in this video filled me with positivity and happiness. I am so grateful to Gurumayi for encouraging me to admire nature and its beauty.

    Nashik, India

    How incredible this planet is! How unique is God’s creation! The presence of the Lord shines in every tree, bird, cloud, elephant and drop of rain. My whole being feels so soothed after watching this beautiful video.

    New York, United States

    Seeing such beauty makes my heart overflow with love for this planet. I feel that each tree is my brother and each animal my sister. We all live on our Mother Earth, very much loved by our father, the sun. I am deeply thankful to my Guru that I can experience this wonder!

    Unterlangenegg, Switzerland