Concept of Social Harmony in the time of Social Distancing – Perceived though the Perspective of Indian Saints

Abstract

In the time of social distancing the paper discusses the concept of social harmony as seen in the works of Indian saints. Social-Harmony plays a very crucial role in maintaining the integrity and unity of a nation. Social relations among different groups are really important aspect for any society to develop as a whole. India is a land of yogis, poets and saints that have always show the path of love and compassion to the world. It‘s a land of spiritual practice and knowledge where various saint- poets like Tulsidas, Kabir, Rahim, Surdas, Mirabai, Guru Nanak, Rabindranath Tagore, Swami Vivekananda etc. have propagated the idea and value of social harmony. The paper further discusses the idea and importance of social harmony not only among humans but also with nature, and lessons to be learned by the spread of corona pandemic.