Death is the ultimate truth of life. Everyone knows it. Early age death, the death of thousands of people because of disasters, diseases are not new for the world. In our time also it happened i.e. people died in different parts of the world due to cyclones, tsunami, diseases. We feel sad, pray for the sake of all. This time also when Covid- 19 was spreading in China and some other countries, we were feeling bad. But hardly it was in our minds that it would spread to all over our country and even to our state and town. 

When a problem comes to us then only we realize and feel the difficulties.

However, it is a first time experience to remain in lockdown for such a long period. 

It is also a new experience to teach children through WhatsApp. Though challenging we are doing our best and it will work.

First time I got a lot of time to spend with all of my family members.

Though very tiring I am getting satisfaction while doing cleaning/ washing etc. on my own. Preparing favorite dishes of family members and serving is also enjoyable.

Corona taught us many things. Our Indian tradition and Hindu cultures are great. In the earlier time when people were coming from a long distance to attend any function, turmeric water was being given to wash feet. People were cleaning themselves and entering to their houses coming from out.

The houses were also planned like that with a front yard/back yard. After coming from any crowed place people were cleaning the used clothes. Nowadays people have started this practice and it should be continued.

It doesn't any matter how much advanced and developed the world is human being becomes so helpless when such problem occurs. It's a lesson for the whole human society.

Let us give up negative thoughts, war, enmity, and develop love, affection, kindness for everyone as world citizens. 

How people are suffering in America, Italy!!

How small children are crying for the departed mothers!

In class 5 V.Ed we have read -- We want to love all and be very happy. But we are not able to love everyone. Our mind is not so vast or good.

What can we do?

We can hold on to the one who loves all.

WHO IS HE?

GOD INDEED!

We should have faith in God and do our duty.

God is there, God is there and God is there nothing else.

- Sasmita Sarangi

Teacher, Chhend colony, Rourkela