Pray for peace in our country

• Published date: 24 April 2024
• Publication title: Post

This is also evident in the heated debates in the public domain between political opponents, and especially the threat of a repeat of the unfortunate events of July 2021

The South African Hindu Maha Sabha is calling upon all its affiliates, temples, satsangs and bhajan groups, and all priests to spend a few minutes in all religious ceremonies to pray for peace and harmony in our country as the momentum builds up for the general elections on May 29.

Hinduism is a religion of peace. Hindu scriptures stress the quest for peace through spiritual invocations, ethical and righteous conduct, self-discipline and devotion.

Ahimsa – not causing pain or harm (mental, physical or emotional) to humans or any living creature – permeates Hindu scriptures.

The Rig Veda (10 - 191:2), for example, emphasises the importance of peace and harmony:

Come together, talk together,

Let our minds...