Manusmriti is a legal text that discusses social and ethical norms, but it does not specifically address environmental ethics.

The Rigveda states that humans are part of nature and that they should live in harmony with it.

The Upanishads teach that Brahman is the ultimate reality and that it is the source of all existence.

The Bhagavad Gita teaches that humans have a duty to protect nature and to live in harmony with it.

Dominion over nature is a principle of environmental ethics that is derived from Western thought, not from ancient Indian texts.

The concept of ahimsa is based on the belief that all living beings are sacred and that they should not be harmed.

Ancient Indian texts do not advocate for the exploitation of natural resources. Instead, they promote the idea of sustainable living.

The concept of dharma in ancient Indian texts encompasses moral, religious, and social duties.

The ultimate goal of human life, according to ancient Indian texts, is to achieve moksha (liberation) from the cycle of birth and rebirth.

Ancient Indian texts cannot be used to justify the exploitation of natural resources. Instead, they offer insights into sustainable living practices.

The concept of maya in ancient Indian texts refers to the illusion that the world is real and separate from Brahman.

Ancient Indian texts do not promote the idea that humans are superior to other living beings. Instead, they teach that all living beings are interconnected and that humans have a duty to live in harmony with nature.

The concept of karma in ancient Indian texts refers to the law of cause and effect, which states that every action has a corresponding reaction.

Ancient Indian texts do not promote the idea that humans have a right to exploit natural resources. Instead, they teach that humans have a duty to live in harmony with nature.

The concept of samsara in ancient Indian texts refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that humans experience.