THE STUDY OF ETHNOGRAPHIC SUBSTANTIATION OF TRIBAL ECO-SPIRITUALISM IN MAMANG DAI'S THE LEGENDS OF PENSAM
Authors: Ajantha Lt. Dr. B. , A. Arunadevi Ms. 
Published: June 2024

Ecology is the study of how all living things interact with their natural surroundings. It is the discipline that studies the harmony between nature and humans. It is based on a relationship with God because He created the Universe. The rhythm of nature has been a major source of inspiration for tribal culture and spiritual traditions in North East India for a very long time. Tribal ecological spirituality appears on some of the tenets of nature's behaviour. All of the resources they need for their livelihood are provided by nature. Because of their reliance on nature, they are able to live a life. It focuses on the metaphysical relationship between the universe and One Transcendent Reality. This research paper entitled “The Study of Ethnographic Substantiation of Tribal Eco Spiritualism in Mamang Dai's The Legends of Pensam” demonstrates the Adi people's attitude toward environmentally friendly living and their reliance on the supreme and the spiritual potential of humanity and its surroundings. It is mostly from the viewpoint of the Adi tribe in Arunachal Pradesh. Mamang Dai is a well-known tribal voice from North East India. Her fictional world is made up of the region's alluring scenery, magical experiences, colourful ethnography, mythology, folklore, and myths. Mamang Dai's decision to write about her tribal tales in the form of a novel is quite original. In a time when modern culture seeks explanations for every phenomenon, myths and tales demand readers' confidence. The myths, stories, beliefs, and rituals of a community remain in their collective unconscious and serve as a unifying force. In The Legends of Pensam, Mamang Dai does a wonderful job of conveying the myths, tales, beliefs, rites, and ceremonies of the Adis as their distinctive means of indicating. In recent years, the study of "Earth and nature-based spirituality" has spread across continents. Ecospirituality is linked to a variety of activities, including "mountaineering, new shamanic ritualizing, and states of consciousness." ( Taylor, 2001). Although there is a lot of difference, all proponents of eco spiritualism have a sense of connection and belonging to nature. The research work examines how ecospiritual themes as well as tribal spiritualism is supported ethnographically in The Legends of Pensam. The fiction is filled with shamanic and mountain ceremonies. It highlights how tribal communities strongly believe in the power of rituals. It also includes pahari pratha, or mountain rites and spiritual practices connected to North Eastern tribes as well as folklore and myths. Nowadays, people seek modernity. With all the amenities and technical advancements, man is frequently driven to seek for a specific order. Meanwhile myths and beliefs are frequently avoided in the midst of the hectic lifestyle. Humans are still in search of metaphysical and spiritual explanations for their existence. It can frequently assist them in coping with various life events. Human nature requires adhere to substantial spiritualism because they are dependent upon their own ethnography in the modern world. Spirituality is inner peace and it transfers from the outside to the inner self. The people of Adi face a lot of struggles and they are colonized by Western people. After encountering struggles, challenges, and colonialism, they retain their rituals, beliefs, myths and spiritual consciousness in their own inhabitants' land.