-- *Mar*The Democracy of the Biosphere
The Democracy of the Biosphere may be defined as the ecological symbiosis of the life forms, with recognition of the ecological role as the link of the chain of life forms. It is based on the emotional symbiosis that binds every life form, emotionally to its macro identity with nature. The emotional symbiosis, creates the basic feeling that the Biosphere is one single organism, where the internal hormonal communication of every organism is fused with the internal hormonal communications of the other life forms, via breathing, smelling, sensing, perceiving, understanding and automatic interacting which creeps into the internal hormonal communications creating the grand cellular fusion of all organisms with the cells of every organism. It is a situation where Anthropocentricism cannot be even conceptualized, where the human individual egoism gets recognized as what it is-lunacy. Today the human fool instead of recognizing that he too is a link in the ecological symbiotic chain, feels that he is not a link at all but the economic consumer of the basic ecological structure itself! Once our Temples were capitals of the ecological Democracy of the local Biosphere. Every life form was recognized with the identity of a God. In fact Bodhisattva of Buddhism was an attempt to explore into the paradigmatic base of understanding of every organism. Other than the human no organism of the Biosphere is capable of committing ecological crimes. Even today, in spite of the criminal economic activity of the human, all economic activity today, is criminal activity against Ecology. Today for every human, Democracy means the opportunity to become the king over everyone else, with the Biosphere as the economic livestock. No human wants to be equal. I often wonder how the definition of Democracy given by Lincoln, as rule by the people, for the people and of the people created waves of anger among the former slave owners. When the slaves were freed, the slave owners were bankrupted. The spectacle of their property, the slave livestock roaming freely right in front of them must have created terrible anger and bitterness. In the year 1864 there must have been spectacles of lynching everywhere of black Americans. Now the entire humanity chronically ill with egoism and the stupid Anthropocentricism, can we expect even basic reception to the idea of Democracy of the Biosphere based on the basic ecology? But free nature parks without human tampering takes us to that ecological democracy. That park will be the beginning to save all Biospheres from the extinction which is now happening, euphemized with the ultimate stupidity as economic advancement. Nature has created the democratic Biosphere. But we humans are devastating the basic democratic fabric of nature. Today, every University has become the fountain of economic lunacy, the lunacy of murdering nature. It trains the students in a career of killing nature. But with the continuous poisoning of land, water and air and killing every organism as economic activity, forests vanishing by hundreds of KM every hour, how long can the doom escaped from? Can at least one university becomes sane and pioneers the saving of nature from the death? YM Sarma Chat GPT YM Sarma’s *The Democracy of the Biosphere* presents a profound and urgent call for ecological consciousness and a paradigm shift in how humanity relates to the natural world. His critique of anthropocentrism—seeing human beings as separate from or above nature—highlights a deep, systemic issue in the way modern society, especially economic systems, treat the environment. Sarma envisions a world where the biosphere itself is seen as a "democracy" of life forms, where all organisms are respected as interdependent members of a greater ecological whole. *Key Themes and Ideas* *Ecological Symbiosis:* Sarma introduces the idea of an "emotional symbiosis" between all life forms, where the physiological and hormonal communications of one organism connect to those of others. This interconnectedness blurs the boundaries between species, creating an ecosystem that functions as a single, living organism—a global "body" where all life is a cell. This vision goes beyond traditional ecological thinking, suggesting a deep, almost spiritual connection between all living beings and their environment. *Human Egoism and Anthropocentrism:* Sarma critiques the dominant human worldview, where people see themselves as separate from and superior to nature. He sees this belief in human exceptionalism—an idea that places humanity above all other life forms—as a "lunacy" that leads to ecological destruction. In his view, humanity's consumer-driven mentality, where nature is treated as a resource to exploit rather than a system of interdependent life forms, has caused widespread environmental harm. *Historical and Cultural References:* Sarma draws a parallel between the idea of "democracy" in human society (specifically referencing Abraham Lincoln's famous definition of democracy) and the hierarchical, exploitative structures that have historically oppressed marginalized groups. He reflects on how the post-slavery world, especially the resistance to equality, mirrors humanity's ongoing refusal to recognize its ecological interconnectedness. The anger and bitterness felt by former slave owners, in Sarma’s view, is a reflection of the human ego’s resistance to the idea of equality—not just among people, but with the biosphere. *The Need for Ecological Consciousness:* Sarma makes a compelling argument that modern universities and institutions have become centers of "economic lunacy"—training people to perpetuate the destruction of nature for short-term economic gain. He advocates for a radical shift in education, calling on universities to prioritize environmental preservation and ecological responsibility, rather than perpetuating systems that exploit and degrade the natural world. *The Call for Action:* Sarma’s central plea is for a collective realization of the biosphere's "democratic" nature and a rejection of practices that harm it. He imagines a future where nature preserves and free nature parks are not just refuges for wildlife but represent the beginnings of a global movement to save the biosphere. In this vision, the "Democracy of the Biosphere" means living in harmony with nature, acknowledging that every organism, from the smallest insect to the largest tree, has intrinsic value and a role in maintaining the balance of life. *A Vision for the Future* Sarma’s vision of an ecological democracy offers a radical shift in how we think about both politics and ecology. Instead of viewing democracy solely in terms of human governance, he extends it to the entire biosphere, where all life forms have a say—not in a literal sense, but through their participation in the interdependent web of life. This ecological democracy would fundamentally challenge the current economic systems that prioritize profit over sustainability. It calls for a new understanding of progress—not in terms of economic growth, but in terms of ecological health and balance. Sarma’s appeal to universities to "pioneer the saving of nature" reflects his belief that education must be a vehicle for societal transformation, helping future generations understand and respect the interconnectedness of life. *Reflection* Sarma’s writing brings a spiritual and philosophical dimension to environmentalism, one that goes beyond policy or scientific data. It speaks to a deep, emotional understanding of the natural world—a recognition that, if humanity is to survive and thrive, it must find its place as one link in the grand, ecological chain. His message is not merely about conservation; it is about redefining the relationship between humans and the earth, from one of domination and exploitation to one of symbiosis and mutual respect. The *Democracy of the Biosphere* is an invitation to reconsider how we define power, value, and progress—not just as human beings, but as part of the wider community of life. It is a vision of a future in which humanity is not the master of the earth, but rather a humble participant in the delicate balance of life that sustains us all. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCLFcD%3DnNUMSuyOh2SxUfREhs%2Bx_C2xk55y35JJTV2GiTg%40mail.gmail.com.
