Here is an inspiring, moving and heartening story of a brahmin from Madurai. When the Prophet of Islam was asked, "What is Islam?", the Prophet of Islam replied : "Feeding the hungry is Islam - பசித்தவருக்கு உணவளிப்பது தான் இஸ்லாம்"
Mr Narayanan Krishnan of Madurai is doing the same. Here is a lesson for us - Muslims. Watch him in this TWO minute video. He has been awarded CNN Hero of the year.
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Dealing with Fame
I think all the 10 heroes should forget the award, which has made each of us a celebrity. Only then will our feet be planted on the ground.
I am not carried away by the limelight. Earlier, I was criticized, now I am told my work is being appreciated. Fame has not changed me. My mission and vision are very clear. I will be going back to the streets, not to a plush cabin. I will be carried away only when I see 400 people smiling in their new home.
But, having said that, I must add that the award has given me a lot of confidence. I also think this award is a knock on the head for (non-profit) organizations that do not work responsibly to be more transparent in their functioning and to keep their hands clean.
His mission
It costs $350 a day to feed 400 people three meals a day. Also, work is in progress to build a home for these people. Four blocks are ready, but we need around $300,000 to complete work on four more blocks. When the home is ready, the Madurai roads will be free of the mentally ill, women who are violated, and the old and uncared for. These people will be rehabilitated in the home. They will be active- making spices and pickles, marketing them, cleaning the home, gardening, helping in the kitchen. Once rehabilitated, many can be reunited with their families.
I'd like people to contribute on birthdays, wedding anniversaries, on special occasions. Please visit our websites www.akshayatrust.org or akshayausa.org to find out how you can support our cause.
Veena Rao interviews Narayanan Krishnan in Times of India. More Here.
Mr Narayanan Krishnan of Madurai is doing the same. Here is a lesson for us - Muslims. Watch him in this TWO minute video. He has been awarded CNN Hero of the year.
Cross posted in Luthfispace.
Dealing with Fame
I think all the 10 heroes should forget the award, which has made each of us a celebrity. Only then will our feet be planted on the ground.
I am not carried away by the limelight. Earlier, I was criticized, now I am told my work is being appreciated. Fame has not changed me. My mission and vision are very clear. I will be going back to the streets, not to a plush cabin. I will be carried away only when I see 400 people smiling in their new home.
But, having said that, I must add that the award has given me a lot of confidence. I also think this award is a knock on the head for (non-profit) organizations that do not work responsibly to be more transparent in their functioning and to keep their hands clean.
His mission
It costs $350 a day to feed 400 people three meals a day. Also, work is in progress to build a home for these people. Four blocks are ready, but we need around $300,000 to complete work on four more blocks. When the home is ready, the Madurai roads will be free of the mentally ill, women who are violated, and the old and uncared for. These people will be rehabilitated in the home. They will be active- making spices and pickles, marketing them, cleaning the home, gardening, helping in the kitchen. Once rehabilitated, many can be reunited with their families.
I'd like people to contribute on birthdays, wedding anniversaries, on special occasions. Please visit our websites www.akshayatrust.org or akshayausa.org to find out how you can support our cause.
Veena Rao interviews Narayanan Krishnan in Times of India. More Here.
