I got an opportunity to make a difference... / myLot

India

May 23, 2010 5:05am CST

Hey friends, I firmly believe we are here in this world for a purpose. Sooner or later we realize that purpose and then start working on it. A couple of days back I went to a temple where I met a saint . He is a young man and a very charismatic personality. We had a conversation for say 30 mins or so and I'm deeply moved by his words. He said that doing social work or doing something for the needy and the poor is the best way to please god. In our culture we offer sweets and money to god whenever we visit a temple or a religious place and he said instead, it should be given to the poor and the people who really need it. I always wanted to be a part of such an organization and they gave me the opportunity to work with them every Sunday for few hours. I feel blessed and I'm extremely happy :) So friends i wanted to know what kind of Social work are you involved with. Also give me fresh ideas which i can suggest and can implement for the benefit of people of weaker sections. Cheers, Tutul

2 responses

kiran8

@kiran8 (15348)

• Mangalore, India

2 Jun 10

Hi tutul, that saint seems to be a level headed person.Most of the others that you come across are trying to fleece money out of you on some pretext or the other.One can do charity work even at home by being helpful and good to ones maids and those who work for us and any poor relative by helping them out in their time of need. I do help out when I am able to do so...all the best in all your endeavors and happy mylotting

@tutul0045 (2630)

• India

3 Jun 10

Hello Kiran, Yes he is indeed a very influential personality and Iam very fond of his way of teaching and they way he interacts with his disciples. U said it right that the desire and the intention should be there to help people and then things start automatically. But tell u what iam feeling wonderful and its something which i wanted to do for many many years. There is something in me which always remind me to do social work and its good that it has provided me such a nice opportunity! Cheers, Tutul

damsel_prerna

@damsel_prerna (863)

• India

26 May 10

Hi tutul I was a part of an NGO in Surat before my wedding. Now, this organization which is still active feeds 200 poor children daily. conducts free of cost computer courses for the needy. Provides 0% interest loan for MBA. and much more. We had also conducted many proffessional courses for the needy free of cost or charged a very nominal fee.. Me and my friend provide monthly ration to an old poor couple. I would love to do more and would like to know where and for what are you working. Thanks

tutul0045

@tutul0045 (2630)

• India

26 May 10

Hey, Thats so wonderful to know. There is not a better thing in the world to do than helping the poor. I actually went to one of the ISCKON temple in Mumbai and met such a lovely personality. Now i got the opportunity to serve people every Sunday and i work as a social worker on behalf of ISCKON. Iam sure many mylotters like me and you are also involved in such noble work and doing their part to make a difference in others life. I wish u best of luck and hope you will continue to do this kind of work for many many years. Cheers, Tutul