khejri movement
The Khejri movement was a non-violent environmental protest that took place in 1730 in the village of Khejarli, Rajasthan, India. The protest was led by Amrita Devi Bishnoi and 362 other Bishnois, who sacrificed their lives to protect a grove of khejri trees from being cut down by the Maharaja of Marwar.
The khejri tree is sacred to the Bishnois, and its protection is one of the tenets of their religion. The Maharaja had ordered the trees to be cut down to provide wood for the construction of a new palace. When Amrita Devi and the other Bishnois learned of this, they went to the forest to protect the trees. They hugged the trees and refused to let the soldiers cut them down.
The soldiers tried to force the Bishnois to move, but they refused. The soldiers then began to cut down the trees, and the Bishnois hugged the trees even tighter. Eventually, the soldiers killed all 363 Bishnois.
The sacrifice of Amrita Devi and the other Bishnois inspired a wave of environmental activism in India. The Khejri movement is considered to be a precursor to the Chipko movement, which began in the 1970s. The Chipko movement is also a non-violent environmental protest that has been successful in protecting forests in India.
The Khejri movement is a reminder of the power of non-violence and the importance of protecting the environment. The sacrifice of Amrita Devi and the other Bishnois is an inspiration to all who believe in the power of peaceful protest.
the Khejri movement:
It inspired the Chipko movement, which is one of the most successful environmental movements in India.
It raised awareness of the importance of protecting forests and the environment.
It showed that non-violent protest can be an effective way to achieve change.
The Khejri movement is a reminder that we all have a role to play in protecting the environment. We can all make a difference by choosing to live sustainably and by supporting organizations that are working to protect the environment.