Book Review

Abstract

This review explores Haberman’s comparative religious ecology research across Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist traditions. The book foregrounds how religious metaphors, myths, and practices in the Indian subcontinent shape environmental attitudes and rituals, particularly river worship and sacred landscapes. The reviewer highlights Haberman’s interdisciplinary approach, rooted in both fieldwork and textual analysis, making it a valuable addition to the growing field of religion and ecology.
Keywords: religion and ecology, David Haberman, sacred rivers, Hindu environmentalism, comparative religion, nature worship