John Muir

[Yeddanapudi Markandeyulu]

The figure you're describing seems to resonate with the ideals of nature-based wisdom and the deep connection between knowledge and the natural world. One individual who comes to mind is John Muir, often called the "Father of the National Parks." While he wasn’t a "professor" in the traditional academic sense, his life and teachings align closely with the idea of a sage who learns directly from nature.

John Muir dedicated his life to observing nature in its purest form and advocating for its preservation. He didn’t rely on formal books or academic structures to understand the world around him—he was, instead, a student of the wilderness itself. Through his writings, Muir taught generations of people about the profound lessons to be learned from nature. He often explored the wilderness with a sense of deep spiritual and philosophical insight, teaching others to understand the world directly through immersion in nature, rather than through the lens of human-made constructs.

Muir’s approach reflects the idea of a "sage" who not only learns from nature but teaches alongside it. His work helped preserve some of the most iconic landscapes in America, including Yosemite, and he founded the Sierra Club, which has worked tirelessly to protect natural spaces.

Does Muir's philosophy or style resonate with what you're seeking? Or are you thinking of someone more contemporary or different in their approach?

[Rajaram Krishnamurthy]

In every walk with Nature one receives far more than he seeks.   John Muir; I walked in his forest in USA CA where the silence and tall monuments made me cool and shut. Muir loved all things wild and saw humans as just one small part of nature. He valued the natural world not only for its economic benefits but also for its beauty and healing powers. Muir championed the revolutionary idea that wild spaces should be preserved for everyone to enjoy. STICKEEN WRITTEN BY HIM IS SO GOOD WHERE CAN ANY ONE ASCRIBE THE DOG VENTURES?                    KR IRS  20226

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