A song on deforestation and its disastrous effects says: 'Mannu poch Manch poch' (Clouds have disappeared, rain is gone), 'Nali naraka vathi poch' (rivulets and rivers have dried up).

"The beasts of the field will glorify Me, The jackals and the ostriches, Because I have given waters in the wilderness And rivers in the desert, To give drink to My chosen people.…