Living Waters: Pulse of the Planet

Romola Butalia is a writer: an author, a committed conservationist and a journalist.

As an author, her books and essays are primarily about sacred spaces; spirituality and consciousness; different spiritual traditions and the many paths to the Truth.

Her search for wisdom and joy led to a continuing tryst with the Himalaya where she lives a mostly reclusive life. She is a practitioner and teacher in the traditions of the Himalayan yogis, with the given name, Sriji.

Professionally, she has been a journalist with wide experience in print, visual and digital media. She is the founder of Save Kumaon, and supports initiatives to preserve, protect, foster and rejuvenate the natural ecology, traditions, culture and spiritual heritage of the Himalaya.

"Water is the singularly critical factor of our life and time. As the planet enters the altered climate era, water is going to be the axis on which our existence will be redesigned. The essays in this book dissect this challenge, pointing at opportunities to reset our relationship with water." -RICHARD MAHAPATRA, Managing Editor, Down To Earth

"This volume is a timely and rich reflection on the complex water crises and risks, with insights from scholars, writers, and practitioners. Diverse, fascinating accounts, with a common thread that underlines the need for urgent collective action."
-SARALA KHALING, Head Resilient Economies and Landscapes, ICIMOD