Amidst Conflict: Russian and Ukrainian Sadhus voice Peace at the Mahakumbh Mela

Amidst global conflict, a powerful message of unity and peace emanates from the Mahakumbh Mela. This story focuses on two sadhus, one from Russia and one from Ukraine, who are sharing a platform to promote harmony and spiritual understanding.

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Juna Akhada serves as a backdrop for this inspiring scene. Despite the ongoing conflict between their nations for over 1000 days they reside at Pilot Baba's camp in Sector-18. Daily, devotees from across the globe gather to hear their teachings. This camp hosts over 70 devotees from Russia and Ukraine, with an expectation of 100 more joining soon.

 Ananda Mata, originally from Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, shared her long-standing connection with the Kumbh Mela, which she first attended in 2010 at the invitation of Mahamandaleshwar Pilot Baba. Since then, she attends each Kumbh Mela. She considers Kumbh Mela a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in Sanatan culture and propagate its values. She introduces her disciples from around the world to Sanatan culture, imparting knowledge of Vedanta, meditation, and yoga.

Vishnudevananda, Giri Maharaj, and Anand Lila Mata emphasize traditional prayers during their religious teachings. They discuss application of spirituality in daily life. Through personal experiences, they attempt to awaken divine consciousness within people. Giri Maharaj, now a Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhada, believes his message for world peace can be expressed through two words: universal welfare and divine consciousness. He asserts positive change occurs when "Sattva Shakti" (power of goodness) spreads through wealth across society, nations, and world. This leads world towards progress. He states this is time for this change. Despite the ongoing war, these sadhus demonstrate how people can come together in peace. This carries special message considering loss of life on both sides of the current conflict. This act of unity through spirituality has the power to bridge divides.