The Dharmic Naujawaan continues to conduct HIV/AIDS awareness activities, particularly on the Essequibo Coast and West Coast of Demerara. The activities are part of the Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha’s HIV/AIDS Education and Support Programme and are aimed at increasing awareness, promoting abstinence and faithfulness among Hindus, and fostering empathy for those persons living with HIV/AIDS.

In combating this epidemic, we turn to the great teachings of Sanata Vedic Dharm, which is dynamic and has the solution to all our problems.

Hinduism advocates:

1.   BRAHMACHARYA – remaining celibate when single and faithful in marriage.

Through the practice of Brahmacharya, you not only prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS, but prevent the transmission of many other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) and social ailments.

2.   VRATA (Sacred Vows) – Embracing and Honouring Sacred Vows, such as marriage.

“Uphold your vows as spiritual contract with your soul, your community, with God, and never waver in fulfilling them.”

3.   DAYA (Compassion) – Practice compassion to those living with HIV/AIDS. “Foster sympathy for others’ needs and suffering. Assist those who are weak or in pain. Oppose abuse and cruelties.”

DNJ encourages you to:

1.  Practice divine conduct (Brahmacharya):

•       Before marriage, use vital energies for study and after marriage in creating family success.

•         Don't waste the sacred force by promiscuity in thought, word or deed.

•         Seek holy company.

•         Dress and speak modestly.

•         Shun pornography, sexual humour and violence.

2.  Be compassionate to those living with HIV/AIDS.

3.  Educate your brothers, sisters, parents, relatives, friends, neighbours and others about HIV/AIDS and how to stop the spread of this infection.