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Interesting. The Advaita saying.Rise and fall of things are part of natural cycle, it is how this reality operates. It is only in the western psyche and belief systems, which are anthropocentric, that humans are put on the pedestal, the whole universe exists for humans only. Therefore, Age of Aquarius, for no good reason, is seen as spectacularly good.
Other traditions don't share such views.
One of the main teachings of Buddhism is doctrine of impermanence.
Similarly, Advaita states:
What changes is not real.
What is real, doesn't change.
Rise and fall of humanity is just tiny, insignificant part of this dream-like reality. If humans rise to great things or if they perish tomorrow, it has no significance. Either way, the show will go on.
Polluted - yes. Overpopulated - no, it's globalist propaganda.
I personally do not believe the universe was created for humans. Watching nature and how they communicate with each other, of all types, and how most of humankind are oblivious to their communication with each other, and with us, leads me to see them, as the higher species. Able to live within the boundaries of earth, without destroying it.
I disagree with overpopulation, 7 billion people on earth, overrides the rights of other species. They are displaced. Because of our invasion, of their land, water and air. We have overstepped our boundaries.
I agree with the insignificance of mankind. We over rate our intelligence.
I question that humans are anything but the invasive species on earth. We alone, need clothing, and artificial protection from the elements. We alone work off greed. We alone are the ones who cannot survive without striving for gains in a society, while destroying other species knowingly.
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