Since the global COVID-19 pandemic, domestic violence is reported to be on the rise. The data indicates that the conditions created by the pandemic, which include staying at home, working at home, and joblessness, have caused an increase in domestic violence.
Many people are having trouble coping sensibly with the lockdowns worldwide. More people are drinking and venting anger at their families or people with them in lockdown. The United Nations and other agencies are calling for governments to put women and children’s safety first as domestic violence increases. Many hotlines are claiming they do not have the resources to contend with the increase in occurrences.
Sadhguru addresses this serious issue, beseeching the victims to consider if living in such a situation is really worth it.