Posted: February 12, 2020
“Because we live in harmony with nature, with each other, and all of creation, we as a Nation, will overcome all adversities and emerge stronger and wiser for it.”
Aloha mai kākou,
Today, Ali‘i Nui Mō‘i Edmund Keli‘i Silva Jr. issues a letter to the people of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i regarding the emerging coronavirus (COVID-19). The virus is beginning to spread around the world, and many of our ʻohana are concerned about what it means for our islands and our future.
In his message, the King offers both practical guidance and spiritual reassurance, drawing from medical experts as well as our Hawaiian ancestral wisdom. He reminds us that while illness and uncertainty may come, our Nation will endure and grow stronger when we remain united, calm, and rooted in pono — righteousness.
Most importantly, Ali‘i Nui Mō‘i reminds us that as the Kingdom of Hawai‘i, we live in harmony with nature, each other, and all of creation. With this foundation, we have the strength to overcome all adversities. His words echo the wisdom of our kūpuna — ancestors:
“Because we live in harmony with nature, with each other, and all of creation, we as a Nation, will overcome all adversities and emerge stronger and wiser for it.”
This guidance is timeless, reminding us that health is not only physical, but also spiritual, communal, and deeply tied to how we live as a lāhui — nation.
We encourage you to read the full message from Ali‘i Nui Mō‘i Edmund Keli‘i Silva Jr. for his detailed reflections and advice as this situation unfolds. Read the Full Letter Here
Ua Mau Ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono. — The life (or sovereignty) of the land is perpetuated in righteousness.