I like rivers, they are break free. They live on their own terms. They are powerful enough to make their own course.
When a river is gentle it is feeding ground for civilization. It is the center of many cultures. When a river gets angry it can destroy the existence.
Rivers are considered sacred in Hinduism. We pray to them and treat them like a mother. Many of our festivals are centered around them like Kumbh.
Sadly with the advancement in our living river has turned into our sewage deposit and source of disease. We have converted its nectar to undrinkable poison.