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Concern for Humanity

by Swami Nityamuktananda Saraswati

For me, Swami Rama again and again stresses concern for humanity.

The point that Swami Rama emphasises is important:

"We have to transcend our racial vanity, and we have to search for a lifestyle to restructure a new, reformed society." (A Call to Humanity, page 112)

"Today, humanity needs a moral and intellectual revitalization." (A Call to Humanity, page 114)

"Today, we cannot live in seclusion and cannot separate ourselves from the problems and concerns of the rest of society. How is it possible to disregard the problems of our neighbors? There is no way to be happy if our fellow beings are suffering from disease and poverty." (A Call to Humanity, page 115).

Inspired by his call, looking at the present dilemma of the world, I see very complex issues humanity is facing; it's not just the virus. Silence and acquiescence are not helpful.

As Swami Rama says: we cannot separate ourselves. In fact, what is yoga? Ultimately when we talk of oneness, it means one with all of existence. We are part of nature... part of earth, interference with what makes life is a threat to all of us. What to do? We must somehow find a way to make societies and governments more aware.

"To have concern for others is to be human. By being selfish and self-centered, we fall from our true human status. Now we must strive for peace and happiness as a group. Before committing ourselves to working together, we have to create a sense of equality. We have to raise our moral status and design a new world that is free from complexes and in equities. In this age of high technology, no community or race can maintain its existence without associating with other communities and races. So there must be better understanding among human beings. We have to share one another's losses and gains. We have to learn from each other's experiences for our own growth." - Swami Rama, A Call to Humanity, pages 114-115

"The human race is suffering from its ego-born narrow-mindedness." - Swami Rama, A Call to Humanity, page 115

Editor’s Note:

To learn more about Swami Nityamuktananda Saraswati, you can go to her website by clicking here.