DANNHAUSER KZN: Pundit Narine spreads hope during the pandemic
Despite the pandemic raging on, the Pundit decided to honour his commitment to come to South Africa
As the world continues to battle the global Covid-19 pandemic, Pundit Chunelall Narine is intent on spreading light, love and hope during these dark and uncertain times.
Pundit Narine delivered an inspiring and enlightening discourse at the Dannhauser Hindu Temple last week, urging residents not to give up hope. Pundit Narine last visited Dannhauser in 2020, before the first Covid-19 case was reported in the country.
“It’s amazing what difference a year makes. During my last visit here, there were only cases in China and we didn’t realise it would soon affect the whole world,” he said.
Despite the pandemic raging on, the Pundit decided to honour his commitment to come to South Africa. He explained that many people back home questioned why he would travel during this time, especially to South Africa, where there is a different strain of the virus (compared to other places).
“When you work for the Lord, then you trust the Lord. Trust His powers because He is your boss. Then you will have no fear.”
Pundit Narine added that the pandemic has taught us valuable lessons. One is that the excuse of ‘there is no time to do things’ can’t be used anymore. The other is to treat our bodies as a temple – with respect – so that we don’t contract the virus.
The most important lesson though, was that people shouldn’t give up on God. “Covid-19 mustn’t stop our prayers. Our prayers must stop Covid-19. Our faith will help us beat this pandemic.” The pundit then touched on the topic of his discourse, namely the importance of Lord Shiva.
“Hinduism is not a religion of many Gods, but one God in many forms.”
Pundit Narine then explained that if you were to freeze water, it would become ice, taking on a new name, but it was still water. If you boiled water, it would become vapour, but it was still water. The vapour rises and comes back down to earth as either rain, snow or hail. The pundit explained that it was the same with God; the name changes and the form changes, but it’s still the same God.
Pundit Narine then touched on the importance of prayer and meditation.
“Stress can lead to depression and even death. You can use medication to treat stress, but this is artificial means. Meditation replaces medication. 10% of problems in life are meant to happen. The other 90% are how you deal with the 10%. Challenges and bad news will come, but the darkest time is just before the light. So don’t give up hope.”
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