As death stalks humankind across the globe, Tripura-based social and cultural activist Kavita Jamatia prays to God for compassion and intervention. Her prayer is a prayer of everyone today as we all seek God’s grace to reduce the suffering of the dying, the ill and everyone impacted in one way or the other by Covid-19.

O God! save people from Coronavirus
Don’t let COVID-19 be victorious.

Thousands have left this world and gone
Millions are convalescing away from home
O God, forgive our mistakes and sins
So that your glorious songs we can sing

Merciful God, let there be no punishment
Your kindness may be our encouragement
You are powerful and our strong defender.
Teach us more how to help each other.

Lockdown, Lockdown everywhere is lockdown
Merciless Coronavirus, please cool down.
O, God! Once again make the world a happy home
Save the people from the impending doom

Cold war among countries is threatening populace
Help us overcome hindrance with your loving grace
Please save us from COVID-19’s destruction.
Humankind needs your immediate intervention.

The deceased, the ill, the families and brethren
Everyone needs your love and compassion

O God! save people from Coronavirus
Don’t let COVID-19 be victorious.

Kavita Jamatia is a retired school headmistress and social activist, engaged with the Borok Women’s Forum for women’s rights, language, cultural and land rights of the indigenous peoples of Tripura. She has participated in regional, national and international social, cultural and human rights meets.