The second wave of Corona pandemic had caused a lot of suffering in society and people would need a lot of compassion and sewa to overcome it, said spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. He further said it was the biggest test of human life and we all must do a lot of sewa.
The guru said, “We need to display compassion as there is a lot of suffering around and this can be done by doing service to others. Whatever we can do as a ‘sewa’ for others, we should do it… this is the biggest test of human life.” He was addressing a lecture series titled ‘Hum Jitenge – Positivity Unlimited’, organised by Covid Response Team, a civil society initiative inspired by the Sangh.
Social activist Nivedita Bhide, also emphasised on the importance of sewa work. She said, “It is important during this challenging time to retain our positivity, engage in creative pursuits together as a family and most importantly do the ‘sewa’ (service) work. If you can do nothing else, you can at least take care of the Corona affected family in your neighbourhood.”
Philanthropist Azim Premji talked about the importance of unity in these challenging times. He said, “In this situation, the country must come together as one. We must drop all our differences, understanding that this situation requires unity of action. Together, we are stronger, divided we continue to struggle.”
Sadhvi Ritambhara said, “The strength of a society is tested under adverse circumstances. In these adverse circumstances, while our entire country is struggling with a strange pandemic, this is the time when we have to awaken our inner strength.”
She said, “The biggest mountains can be moved by courage and determination. When the river flows, it has the ability to convert big rocks into sand. Therefore, feeling helpless in this challenging situation wouldn’t resolve the crisis, you have to awaken your inner strength to meet this challenge.”
Sant Gyan Dev ji Maharaj said in his address, “There is no need to panic. It is not only Bharat, but the whole world is going through a transition phase. Nothing is unchanged in this world. If sadness has arrived, it isn’t going to stay for long, it would go away as it has come. So, there is no need to panic.”
He said, “If anyone gets infected, he should think about God, read Gita, read Gurubani. Keep your body healthy, your mind healthy. If you have won your mind, you have won over the world. If your mind is healthy, you will be healthy, there will be no effect on you.”
