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Mike Pandey is a celebrated wildlife film-maker and conservationist

What does spirituality mean to you?
It is about being one with nature, with a supreme intelligence, a superconsciousness that permeates the universe. Because I believe we are actually driven by a more powerful supreme intelligence.
If we are not frightened to let go, it drives us to where we actually must go. It is not necessarily a question of it being destined. It is another level from where we see and observe the world we are in. It leads us to a place where we feel part of a bigger system and in synch with the energy that drives the whole solar system.
And when we flow, when we are one, it is a blissful state. Even if a tragedy or loss occurs, we feel it is part of a learning system we have to go through. When we understand that these are the designs of a larger force, instead of mulling and weeping over it, we can take it in our stride more easily, grow, adapt and subsequently face larger challenges. Basically, the idea is that if there is darkness, get up and light a candle.

Do you actually manage to have that peace?
I have largely managed, through and beyond the losses I have gone through --- loss of dear ones, as well as loss of special opportunities.
Let me give you an example. I make films. Four or five times in the past they have clearly made a difference. They have contributed largely or fully in protecting species, for instance when a documentary led to a legislation banning a very lethal drug that was killing vultures.

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