India, April 12 -- Does one ever thank a tree? Many trees are suppliers of ingredients for precious medicines that we depend upon to cure us of dangerous diseases. Aha, and don't forget who helps your mortal remains to finally disintegrate and merge into the panch mahabhootas (the five elements).

The wood from the trees of course, your last resort. It is a giver all the way. It even sacrifices its limbs to make your precious furniture. The leaves become fodder or manure for your garden. Some trees are skinned alive for their bark, some even bleed their sap for you to use. These silent givers never complain, or beg for credit.

The tree has total detachment from its fruits, flowers and leaves. May be it is firmly rooted in the knowledge o...