Write a paragraph on COVID-19- We Shall Overcome!!! The paragraph should be creative with a strong message on fighting COVID-19
pandemic bravely. (You can mention the measures to be taken to keep everyone safe
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There are many people who think the world will not be the same again after COVID-19. One thing I can tell without any reservation that the pandemic has had its impact on how people think, work, react, etc.
I cannot recall the days of the Second World War, perhaps the last historical event of similar menacing proportions. I am told during that time also, though India was not directly involved in the war, things were gloomy, uncertain and catastrophic. That part of India - West Bengal, was particularly hit because of the complex rivalries that surfaced between the British and the Indian National Army led by Subash Chandra Bose.
This time also around people are fighting hard though in a different way. They are fighting against a virus, whose identity is not discerned, which can be seen only through a microscope which has a very high magnifying power. The only thing the mankind knows about it is that it has the shape of a crown and that is why it is called corona, the Latin equivalent of crown. This war is special. Unlike the normal wars that are fought between groups, countries, regions or continents, this war has brought all people, regions and for that matter every bit of geographical configuration together to fight against an invisible organic body, which cannot be seen through naked eyes.
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The coronavirus pandemic has created a global crisis with far-reaching social, economical and spiritual repercussions. Our resilience during these challenging times will be tested not only by how we combat the spread of the virus but also how we make the best out of the circumstance. While it is important to take this pandemic seriously and act responsibly, it is definitely not the time to panic.
Beating the virus requires collective action. It’s imperative that everyone follows the rules like staying clean, washing the hands frequently, maintaining social distance, etc. Initially, they might appear challenging, but they aren’t hard to practice. If you observe, these mannerisms have been part of many traditional cultures. The ancient philosophy of yoga lays a great deal of emphasis on cleanliness, not only of the body but also of the mind and the surroundings.
The first personal ethics of yoga or niyama is about cleanliness or saucha. Saucha, as enunciated in the Yoga Sutras of Maharishi Patanjali, advocates purity and cleanliness as a key foundation for yogic life. Saucha in its deeper sense also includes avoiding unnecessary physical contact and intimacy. The self-discipline of eating healthy and chemical-free food which keeps us clean from within is complementary to saucha. It also includes the discipline to sleep enough, to work out, to meditate and the like, anything that leads to purification of our system. Making asanas, pranayamas and meditation an integral part of lifestyle can go a long way in boosting one’s immunity and keeping coronavirus at bay.
The most important contribution we can make during these tumultuous times is to isolate ourselves to reduce the possibilities of contracting and transmitting the virus. Stay indoors, avoid travelling and going to public gatherings or community feasts. I would recommend even avoiding congregational prayers and rituals. Meditation and mental prayers are far superior and much more effective than rituals. Take the imposed social distancing or self-quarantine as an opportunity to slow down and go inward. It offers you space and time to focus on yourself, to reflect and reset your roles and goals. It is also an excuse to break the monotonous pattern of fast-paced life and indulge in some right-brain activities like creative writing, cooking, music, painting or learning a language. It’s the time to move beyond the scenery and find the lost seer. It’s also the time to strike a balance between rest and activity. One who is always in rest doesn't progress in life and one who is always in activity misses the bliss of deep rest.