Today is Earth Day, observed by the United Nations. This Earth is our only home - there’s no other place for us in the skies or on the moon. Embracing the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family), it is our responsibility to take care of our shared home.Unfortunately, through violent tendencies and actions, we have caused great harm to it.

This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” When we truly believe the planet is ours, we must also own the duty to protect it. Today, all five elements of nature have been polluted by human activity. It is time we shift to renewable energy, to prevent the Earth from becoming even more toxic.