Rediscovery of Vrikshayurveda: A nature-based vision for sustainability

The rediscovery of Vrikshayurveda principles offers a holistic framework to address contemporary environmental challenges and support sustainability goals. This analysis provides three foundational principles-Resource Utilization and Regeneration, No Harm to Nature, and Resource Conservation-rooted in the Atharva Veda and integrates ancient wisdom with modern ecological science. Through an exploration of Vedic texts and contemporary literature, these principles are shown to align with regenerative agriculture, natural forest regeneration, and biodiversity conservation, offering practical, scalable, and cost-effective solutions. Their applications extend to urban forestry, regenerative agriculture, and ecosystem recovery, demonstrating the potential to enhance soil health, improve carbon sequestration, and facilitate community-based conservation efforts. Furthermore, this approach also highlights how ancient practices, such as water harvesting and agroforestry, can inform modern strategies to achieve global restoration targets, environmental management, urban greening, and human health promotion. Future research should examine how Vrikshayurveda principles, in conjunction with contemporary science, can systematically be integrated into contemporary conservation policies, bridging cultural heritage with scientific advancements to create resilient ecosystems and sustainable societies through nature-based solutions.