"To see things in the seed, that is genius - Lao Tzu !" Bharat, incidentally sitting under the very quote at Maitri Space...

In a recent orientation session of Manav Sadhna, hosted at ESI This person Bharat opened up and what he shared moved me at the core ! He was a shoemaker 10 years back, he used to earn 30-40 rupees (<$1) a day and was in all kinds of addictions be it drugs, drinking, smoking ! Fortunately he came across Manav Sadhna (MS), rather patrons of MS Our Jayesh bhai, Viren bhai and subtly Anar didi, Vandana didi and the family came on his life ! He started attending some classes hosted by Jayesh bhai and Viren bhai on road side. Once he happened to share his struggles ( both parents not earning and that he is into addictions) with Jayesh bhai,  holding the space Jayesh bhai showed confidence in him and told "beta (my son) have faith on yourself, you have immense potential !" Next day onwards he quite drinking and saved 4 rupees, in few days he saved more money, he quit his circle that used to push him for bad habits ! He gave more alms to his family, his family showered love on him and appreciated. Then onwards he transformed totally ! He is supporting 45 women with MS' Paryavaran mitra (friends of environment) initiative to provide dignity and empower rag picker women !

I have known MS for so many years, almost every time I interact with someone, I am moved by the wisdom everyone in the Eco system is to share !                    (in picture - Jayesh bhai and Anar didi, offering themselves)
So many seeds are planted since last more than 25 years and so many plants are up, may be trees who are bearing fruits and offering their seeds to be nurtured further...

Felt immense gratitude for everyone present in circle and letting me listen to their hearts !

Nimo Bhai, empty hands offering Gratitude Song !