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As Nepal mourns, Sadhguru calls for Himalayan nations to unite against climate change

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • A solidarity gathering in Lalitpur replaced an Isha Foundation programme cancelled after flash floods killed hundreds and left thousands missing in Nepal.
  • Sadhguru urged Nepal, India, China, Pakistan and Bhutan to cooperate on protecting the Himalayas from climate change.
  • Isha Nepal said it would donate 10 million rupees to Nepal’s Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, while 80 foundation pilgrims remain missing.

A spiritual programme in Lalitpur became a sombre gathering for Nepal’s flood victims after the Isha Foundation cancelled its scheduled ‘Mystic Eye’ event. The 90-minute programme, titled ‘In Solidarity with Nepal’, brought people together at The Plaza on Sunday evening.

The flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed 794 people and left 2,502 missing, according to the latest government figures cited at the event. Search and rescue operations continue, while the Bhotekoshi River rose again on Sunday and prompted fresh warnings in affected areas.

When tragedy strikes, it doesn’t leave behind headlines, it leaves behind woes.

— Oshin SitaulaShe opened the solidarity gathering in Lalitpur with a reflection on the human cost of the floods.

Mediaperson Oshin Sitaula opened the gathering by contrasting news coverage with the human cost of the disaster. “When tragedy strikes, it doesn’t leave behind headlines, it leaves behind woes,” she said. Actress Manisha Koirala responded with a weary reflection on Nepal’s repeated disasters: “They say pain gives you lessons. But can we have fewer lessons, please?” She also called for Nepal, India and China to work together against climate change.

They say pain gives you lessons. But can we have fewer lessons, please?

— Manisha KoiralaThe actress referred to Nepal’s recent disasters and called for regional cooperation on climate change.

Sadhguru, the Indian guru and founder of Isha, said Nepal had suffered repeated blows but had also risen again. He rejected explanations that treat disasters as divine will, calling the floods a physical phenomenon. He said small countries such as Nepal contribute little to global warming yet face some of its consequences.

He proposed a body involving India, China, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan to protect the “majestic and fragile” Himalayas. “This is not about nationalities and political affiliations,” he said. “It is about humanity.” Isha Nepal also announced a donation of 10 million rupees to the prime minister’s disaster relief fund. The foundation said 80 of its pilgrims remain missing, with teams coordinating from locations on both sides of the border.

This is not about nationalities and political affiliations. It is about humanity.

— SadhguruHe called for Himalayan countries to cooperate on protecting the region.
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