Amidst the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, spiritual leaders Swami Vishnudevananda Giriji Maharaj from Ukraine and Ananda Lila Mata from Russia are promoting love and peace at the Maha Kumbh Mela. They deliver sermons together, emphasizing universal spiritual truths and advocating for world peace, demonstrating that spirituality can transcend national conflicts and bring harmony.
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