California is one of the 25 most biologically diverse places on the planet, and is the only biodiversity hotspot in North America. Biological diversity (or biodiversity) is a measure of ecosystem health and function.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy (22 May, 1772 to 27 September, 1833) was a founder of the Brahmo Sabha movement in 1828 which engendered the Brahmo Samaj, an influential Bengali socio-religious reform movement. His influence was apparent in the fields of politics, public administration and education as well as religion.
The DÄsbodh was written in 1654 by RÄmdÄs (1608-1681), a satguru, a Hindu poet from Maharashtra, in the local Marathi language. It is a comprehensive volume in verse form providing instructions on the religious life, presented in the format of a conversation between a Guru and disciple.