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To Serve is the Grace of God

(On the occasion of distribution of tricycles to the
handicapped at the behest of the Bankim Pathak

Association, Ahmedabad. October 12, 2003)

Governments all over the country allot budgetary funds for
the welfare of the handicapped and make plans for them.
Gujarat leads in these activities, and yet, we have many more
things to do.

We do not believe that those who have been less blessed
are pitiable. It may be that this feeling has risen in our hearts so
that we can understand the sensibilities of others. All these
physical difficulties should be accepted as God’s grace. Only
when we see this with a sense of devotion, can we ascertain its
true value.

The desire of doing something for the society is very
important. Our country has been plagued by two words since
freedom. These words have made us irresponsible and have
taken over our lives, transforming themselves into an epidemic.
We have accepted them so casually in our lives that we do not
even realize their severity. These words are “Mare shu” (How
am I concerned) and “Maru shu” (What is in it for me). If I see a
rock on the road, how am I concerned? If someone is
handicapped, the show will go on without him, it is none of my
business. Coming out of the trap of these words will require a
huge battle with yourself, family, friends, your status and
position. It is almost similar to the Chakravyuh that Abhimanyu
found himself in and you must come out of it confidently.