“I knew the man who had planted this peepal—Sukhi Lal was an auto driver…. he is no more.” Now a squirrel slides down the tree trunk, rushing towards the rice. Instead of ...

The Peepal tree, also known as Vasudeva, is considered to be the most sacred in the Hindu religion. In Sanatan Dharma, Peepal is called the tree of Gods. It is said that the deities reside on ...

Sometimes, when I hear the wind whistling through the trees and rustling the old branches, I am reminded of the Peepal tree and the secret song that it hides in every leaf. When I was very young ...

The peepal provides refuge for humans and animals in the scorching summer and is considered a sacred tree in India. A meditation on this magnificent shade tree that can be both useful and ...

The banyan and peepal trees are deeply rooted in Indian culture and religion. While the peepal symbolizes enlightenment and is considered sacred, the banyan, with its vast canopy and ...

The Peepal tree, known scientifically as Ficus religiosa, is considered sacred in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. It is said to be the tree under which Lord Buddha attained enlightenment.