Dear friends,
These are unprecedented times. I have not seen such a 'lockdown' of activities on a global scale as we are seeing now. The Government of India and Maharashtra are doing their best to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. We have to play our part as well.
As I understand it, we have to prevent the spread of infection, and the best way to do this is via 'social distancing.' We need to be safe, and make sure those around us stay safe as well.
At the same time, I am amazed and admire the strength and readiness of our medical establishment (doctors, nurses, staff and all others) who are at the front lines, ready to take care of people who will eventually come to them in their hour of need.
The श्लोक in our campus prayer comes to mind:
सर्वे भवन्तु सुखिनः सर्वे सन्तु निरामयाः, सर्वे भद्राणि पश्यन्तु मा कश्चिद् दुःख भाग्भवेत्।
Let all be happy, let all be free from illness, let us all see good things, and let no one suffer.
Stay safe and stay healthy.
Samir Somaiya
