Oscar winner A.R Rahman has urged people to refrain from congregating at religious places and causing chaos. He has also urged them to follow government’s advice for self-isolation.

He has made the appeal in a Twitter message.

A.R Rahman said:

“God is inside your heart (the most sacred shrine), so this is not the time to cause chaos by congregating in religious places. Listen to the government’s advice. Self-isolation for a few weeks may give you many more years.

It’s time to forget our differences and unite against this invisible enemy that has turned the world upside down. It’s time to bring the beauty of humanity and spirituality into action.

Do not spread the virus and cause harm to fellow humans. This disease does not even warn you that you are a carrier, so don’t assume you are not infected. This is not the time to spread false rumours and cause more anxiety and panic.

We thank the healthcare workers on the frontlines, battling the pandemic in order to save several lives in the country. This message is to thank the doctors, nurses, and all the staff working, in hospitals and clinics all across India, for their bravery and selflessness. It fills one’s heart to see how ready they are to deal with this most dreadful pandemic. They risk their lives to save ours.

We must help our neighbours, senior citzens, the underprivileged and migrant workers during this health crisis.

It’s time to forget our differences and unite against this invisible enemy that has turned the world upside down. It’s time to bring the beauty of humanity and spirituality into action.”