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| Save Water-The Elixir of life | | | Er. Rajesh Angural & Er. Mohd Farooq | 11/15/2010 10:37:46 PM |
| Water is one of
the five elements
of “BHAGVAN” from which creation emanates. BH is Bhumi - the Earth, GA is Gagan - the Sky, VA is Vaju - the Air, A is Agni - the Fire, and N is the Neera - Jal (the Water). Civilizations have described water as the elixir of life and cleanser of sins. Water from birth to death is so Important for the life that we cannot think of doing anything without water.
“Water eliminates the fatigue of the body and mind, destroys weakness.
It is good for heart, gives satisfaction, softness, clearness, origin to rasas, and eliminates vomiting. It also destroys the sleeping disorders and constipation.”
Water has been classified in different forms:
1 Water which rain from sky is called “Divyam”.
2 Water collected on the earth or as ground water is termed as ‘Bhaumam’ — earthly.
Divyam water is further divided in four categories:
1. Dhara jalam - that which falls continuously as shower from sky.
2. Karakabhavam - that which falls like the pieces of stones.
3. Tausaram - that which is free from smoke etc. and
4. Haima - that which is generated from the snow of Himalayas.
Similarly terrestrial water “Bhaumam jalam” is classified in three varieties viz. Janglam Anupam and Sudhasaranam.
This classification is based on the characteristics of the regions with their distinct environmental conditions.
The country having spares trees and less water are called jangla region.
Water originating in the region is termed as jangla water .This water has the bad effect of causing pitta (Bile) and vata (Winds) disorders.
The regions having plenty of water and abundant trees is called Anupam and its water as Anupam water The waters of such regions cause kapha (Phlegm) and vata disease.
The region having the mixed characteristics of above two types is called sadharna region and its water is called Sadharna jalam.
Waters which are of sticky nature, contaminated with worms and spoilt by leaves and mud, of bad colour and foul smell are not good for health.
Muddy and un-illuminated stagnant waters are the source of many disorders. Use of such waters is prohibited for drinking and bathing purpose.
Quality of water with seasons also varies. Waters belonging to ponds and tanks during winter season (November-January) are good; during the cold season (January-March) also the same waters are superior. During spring region (March-April) and summer season (May-July), the water belonging to wells, stepped deep wells and rocky springs are good. During spring and summer seasons, waters of rivers should not be used for drinking purpose as during these regions rivers waters become contaminated.
Contaminated water can be purified by boiling, by exposure to the Sun’s rays or by quenching with fire heated gold, silver, iron, stone or sand and flavoured with the smell of camphor, chameli, jasmine etc. and then filtrated through clean cloth to make water free from small germs.
Yajna is another medium of water purification by means of breaking it into small particles and hydrological cycle is the main source of water purification by evaporation.
Unfortunately, with a galloping population growth, urbanisation and ever increasing demand on it, water resources of the world over are fast depleting. This is so, because every one of us knowingly or unknowingly has been wasting water for its usage is unmeasured and its costs almost nothing. The present potable water scenario is quite grim despite the fact that both central and state governments are pumping in heavy financial resources.
As all of us are responsible for saving water, we can begin doing so at our homes. ]
We can save water in our bathrooms, kitchens, gardens, etc. In bathroom turn off the tap while washing the face, brushing the teeth or shaving. A family of 5 can save up to 100 litres of water a day if they change their habit or the way they brush their teeth or wash face.
Never use toilet as an ashtray or waste basket or flush away tissues and other bits of trash in the toilet.
Close the tub drain before turning on water. Fill the bath tub only half way.
Check toilet for leaks. By checking drop by drop flow of water we can save 20,000 litres of water per tap per annum.
In the kitchen fill the sink or basin when washing and rinsing dishes
Run the dishwasher only when it is full. Dishwashers can use as much as 50 litres of water in each washing. Also use washing machine with full load.
Wash vegetables and fruit in a basin. Use a vegetable brush to remove dirt.
When washing dishes by hand, don’t let the water run. Fill one basin for wash water and other one to rinse.
Integrate the kitchen sink’s disposal plumbed to drain into a barrel outside into tile Vegetables garden so that It gets nutrient rich water.
Don’t use running water to thaw meat or other frozen foods First deposit them to the refrigerator and then use.
In the garden the collected water from kitchen sink can be used judiciously as per the requirement of each plant.
Group plants into high or low water users so that one can design watering pattern and prevent wastage of water. Always water the plants during the early morning hours or in the evening, when temperatures are cool to minimize evaporation.
Weed out unwanted plants from the garden as they too compete for water and nutrients
Use sprinkles or drips and check and repair leaky hose connections. Use porous paving materials in the walk way as they help keep water in the garden.
Remember one inch rule. Most lawns, shrubs, vegetables and flowers need Just one-Inch water a week.
Harvest rainwater to water the plants. Use water on the roots of the plants and trees to ensure that they absorb maximum water. |
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