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In the heart of bustling cities, urban green spaces stand as oases of tranquility, providing respite from
the hustle and bustle. Parks, adorned with vibrant flora, become havens for relaxation and recreation.
The greenery offers a sanctuary for diverse wildlife, creating a delicate balance between urban
development and environmental preservation. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, city parks play a
crucial role in fostering community bonds. Families gather for picnics, friends engage in sports, and
individuals find solace amidst nature's embrace. These communal spaces serve as venues for
cultural events, open-air concerts, and art installations, enriching the urban experience. The benefits
of urban green spaces extend beyond leisure. They contribute to improved air quality, mitigate the
urban heat island effect, and promote overall well-being. Access to nature within city limits becomes
a vital aspect of mental health, offering a refuge for introspection and rejuvenation. However, the
challenge lies in balancing the increasing urbanization with the preservation of green spaces.
Sustainable urban planning becomes imperative to ensure the coexistence of concrete jungles and
natural havens. Efforts to create and maintain parks, tree-lined avenues, and green rooftops become
integral components of shaping cities that prioritize both human and environmental health. As cities
evolve, the preservation and enhancement of urban green spaces become a shared responsibility.
The vision is to cultivate urban landscapes that seamlessly integrate nature into the tapestry of city
life, fostering a sustainable and harmonious cohabitation between human progress and the
environment.
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Along with the new revelations of science and psychology, there have also occurred distortions of
what is being discovered. Most scientists and psychologists have accepted Darwin's theory of
evolution and his observations on "survival of the fittest" as the final word. While enunciating his
postulate on the concept of the fittest, Darwin primarily projected physical force as the main criterion
and remained unmindful of the culture of the mind. Psychologists, on the other hand, in their
exclusive involvement with the psyche, have overlooked the potential of man's physical self and the
world outside him. No synthesis has been attempted between the two, with the obvious result of one
being sacrificed at the altar of the other. This has given birth to a civilization wholly based on
economic considerations, transforming man into a mere "economic being" and limiting his pleasures
and sorrows to sensuous cravings. With the force of his craft and guns, this man of the modern world
gave birth to two cannibalistic philosophies: the cunning capitalism and the callous communism.
They joined hands to block the evolution of man as a cultural entity, denuding him of the feelings of
love, sympathy, and humanness. Technologically, man is immensely powerful; culturally, he is the
creature of the Stone Age, as lustful as ever, and equally ignorant of his destiny. The two world wars
and the resultant attitudes display a harrowing distortion of the purposes of life and power. In this
agonizing situation, the scientist is harnessing the forces of nature and placing them at the feet of his
country's leaders, to be used against people in other parts of the world. This state of his servility
makes the functions of the scientist appear merely to push humanity into a state of perpetual fear,
leading man to inevitable destruction through his own inventions and achievements. This irrational
situation raises many questions. They concern the role of the scientist, the function of religion, the
conduct of the politician who is directing the course of history, and the future role of man as a
species. There is an obvious mutilation of the purpose of creation, and the relationship between
Cosmos, Life, and Man remains hidden from view; they have not been considered collectively.
