As friends call up to ask us to pray either for them or their spouse, or family members who have been tested positive we are shaken too to think that the Coronavirus has reached out to them too. Talking to them to a certain extent could help bring some calm. Having prayers asking the Good Lord to bring quick relief most certainly would go a long way in helping them for a survivor tells the National Catholic Reporter at https://www.ncronline.org/news/coronavirus/spiritual-insights-shared-after-recovery-coronavirus-demons, that he experienced "the worst days of my life. I couldn't even pray. The exhaustion was paralyzing." "He suggested, those who are confronting the illness turn off the steady drumbeat of news about the massive impact of the pandemic. Too much information can sap the spirit."
Another survivor says that "Prayer helps, particularly when there is a close relationship with God." She adds that "her encounter with the virus provided an opportunity to focus on what is most important. "Be willing to slow down," she suggested. "And live in gratitude." "I guess there is something left for me to do," she thought upon emerging in recovery." "The virus is a wake-up call. I don't get a sense that we're listening. I'm very concerned about where we are. It's no joke to say we are having plagues of biblical proportions," she said."
As support groups would help provide emotional support we started one, the AVM Support Group for a brief moment to share tips and prayers, and words of motivation.
Vanakam. The need has arised to come together in times of need to extend our support to each other. Let us pray that Agathiyar and Lord Murugan can convince Lord Siva to show mercy and grace on humanity.
Once Lord Shiva's message came through and as we all knew how he wanted us to contribute and do our part in combating the pandemic we dissolved it.
Some see it as Spiritual Warfare requiring spiritual remedies in the face of spiritual danger as we read at https://trafo.hypotheses.org/24172. It is heartening to read that "This means that the spiritualization of Corona by praying for divine intervention does not necessarily mean that people disregard the importance of ‘scientific’ measures such as washing hands to limit the spread of contagious diseases such as COVID-19."
Deepak Chopra says "In a time of crisis, the impulse is to give into fear, concern, and panic, which will engender an epidemic of soul sickness." He says millions of people experience a sick soul. He gives some pointers in improving the state of our souls at https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/03/deepak-chopra-the-coronavirus-and-need-for-spiritual-wellness.html.
Could this then be a test of our soul power or Atma Balam? How then do we strengthen our soul? Dr. Zhi Gang Sha's in his book "The Power of Soul", Atria Paperback, NY, 2009, writes,
Your soul is the greatest resource for your intelligence. To realize this is the first step. To receive soul intelligence, wisdom and knowledge to transform your life is the second step. To develop your soul intelligence, wisdom and knowledge further is the third step."
In short, to realize, to receive, and to develop the soul intelligence gained in many lifetimes. The Dr. on speaking about plants and herbs and their medicinal properties, says that "The soul or message of the herbs carries the healing power of the physical herbs. People can and have applied the message or soul of the herbs for healing and received great results. The soul of the herbs knows exactly what needs to be done for healing. We do not need to tell them what to do. The soul stores its own intelligence and has its own abilities to serve."
This makes sense now as we are asked to connect with the Prapanjam and tap into its energy and pass it on to others and back to the surrounding. As we reach out and gather the healing power of all these souls present as Dr. Zhi Gang Sha says, in everything in the physical world, be it each organ in the body, the house, the ring, the business, etc we are pulling together the inherent strength of all these souls to manifest into a gargantuan energy that shall be used to combat the virus. "To pray is to ask a soul to heal, bless and transform", says the Dr.
In telling us that "If you do not give sincere gratitude and respect (for instance) to the souls of your knees your knee souls will not listen to your order and will not serve you very well", Dr. Zhi Gang Sha is telling us to "Always remember gratitude and respect." Let us thank and respect the Prapanjam and join forces with it to combat the common enemy.