1 Trees as spiritual antennas

What will be world without trees? It will be a desolate, desert-like environment. Trees provide balm to eyes, green lung to the planet and solace to the soul. Besides they can also act as antennas for spiritual thought and Universal consciousness. Gautam Buddha, Ramakrishna and other saints achieved enlightenment under a tree. It is said that even Newton got his idea of universal gravitation when an apple fell from the tree under which he was sitting. Trees have nurtured life since time immemorial. They are literally a bridge between heaven and earth. They take water and minerals from the roots, carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through their leaves and with the help of solar energy convert them into oxygen and food- the two fundamental ingredients of life. Without trees there would be no life on this planet earth. Besides being food producers, trees also provide other services to mankind. Trees provide housing and shelter to most living animals and also provide shade from scorching sun and rain. Trees are rain producers since the evaporation of water from their leaves changes the microenvironment and helps in rain precipitation. Trees also help clean the air and environment by reducing dust, reducing noise pollution