song or verses required

unaradha · Post by **unaradha** » 04 Apr 2009, 10:57

I am looking for a song or verse or shlokam in praise of a tree and tree worship.I have found one on banyan tree but if there is something else.It would be helpful.
Thank you

Rajani · Post by **Rajani** » 04 Apr 2009, 20:09

chAyAm anyasya kurvanti tiShThanti svayam AtapE |
phalanti ca parasyArthE satpathasthA iva drumAH ||

Trees give shade to others while themselves standing in the sun. They bear fruits for others to enjoy as do those who follow the path of goodness. (A verse from Chanakya's Niti Shastram)