<p>Eco-centrism, as an analytical framework, explores the intricate relationship between cultural practices and nature. This study examines the eco-centric dimensions of Vedic rituals, focusing on Agnihotra and Soma, to highlight how these practices reflected an ancient ecological consciousness. Through an analysis of textual sources and contemporary adaptations, the paper argues that while both rituals were central to Vedic religious life, their trajectories have diverged in modernity. Agnihotra has experienced a revival through contemporary spiritual movements and scientific validation of its purported environmental benefits, whereas the Soma sacrifice has faded due to the ambiguity surrounding the plant’s identification. This study positions Agnihotra’s resurgence within broader patterns of ritual adaptation, where accessibility and empirical validation facilitate continuity. By situating these findings within theories of material religion and ritual change, the paper contributes to the growing discourse on the transformation of ancient religious practices in contemporary ecological spirituality.</p>

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Eco-centrism in Vedic Traditions: Reinterpreting Ancient Rituals in Contemporary Spiritual Culture

  • Aarushi Yadav,
  • Santosh Kumar Yadav,
  • Sanjit Kumar Mishra

摘要

Eco-centrism, as an analytical framework, explores the intricate relationship between cultural practices and nature. This study examines the eco-centric dimensions of Vedic rituals, focusing on Agnihotra and Soma, to highlight how these practices reflected an ancient ecological consciousness. Through an analysis of textual sources and contemporary adaptations, the paper argues that while both rituals were central to Vedic religious life, their trajectories have diverged in modernity. Agnihotra has experienced a revival through contemporary spiritual movements and scientific validation of its purported environmental benefits, whereas the Soma sacrifice has faded due to the ambiguity surrounding the plant’s identification. This study positions Agnihotra’s resurgence within broader patterns of ritual adaptation, where accessibility and empirical validation facilitate continuity. By situating these findings within theories of material religion and ritual change, the paper contributes to the growing discourse on the transformation of ancient religious practices in contemporary ecological spirituality.