......contd...........
"Sir, there are so many customers
waiting for some guidance. as it is a rush time. If they can come again
tomorrow?".
"OK. I can come again tomorrow."
I came back next day morning leaving all my appointments with 'Times of India 'and “Madras Press Club “ just to see this girl. It was no rush hour.
My wife and myself found out. Kalaivani is from a small village near Arcot. She has 5 sisters, she being is the eldest. Her father was a drunkard and he died a few years ago caring for none of them. Her mother used to work as a helper in Masonry and passed away two years back, leaving all the 6 on the streets.
This girl who had completed her 9th std decided to search for a job and 'Giri Trading' came forward to help her out. She brought up all her 5 sisters with her and with her meager salary she is taking care of them . All the 5 sisters are going to a nearby Chennai Corporation School.
"Kalaivani. But when did you get this enthusiasm to learn about 'ThatvaBodha'*?*"
"Sir after joining here, I decided that the best way to be of help to the customers is to know the Subject first. I took small Books on Ramana, Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda and started reading. I found the subject so fascinating..
I decided to read other books in Tamil like Bhagavad Gita, and Viveka Choodamani. Thats how...."
"What is your salary*?*"
"Rs 2,500/ a month, Sir."
"Are you able to manage all your expenses with the 5 sisters*?*"
"Not at all Sir, but the Boss helps me a lot."
"What is your aim in Life *?*"
"I want all my sisters to get education. Then they would easily get employment. Is it not Sir*?*"
"If I give you Rs 10,000 per month, for meeting all your expenses, would that suffice*?*"
"It is indeed too much, but I would accept it only through my Boss."
We took her to the Boss and told him that we would like to send Rs.10,000 every month so that all her sisters' education would be completed.
The Boss said "She deserves it Sir. You can trust me - I will hand over the amount to her every month or alternately you can open an account in her name and start transferring to the account."
My friend John Paul, who is the Regional Manager of 'Times of India' had also come with me. He said, "You have done a good thing." My wife said, "I pray that 'Karpagambal' helps Kalaivani to become an expert
in 'Vedantha' and start giving lectures in USA . We can arrange for her lectures."
We left wonder struck! If we go into the interiors of India, how many more 'Jewels' like Kalaivani can be found!!
I really became humbled !!!
"OK. I can come again tomorrow."
I came back next day morning leaving all my appointments with 'Times of India 'and “Madras Press Club “ just to see this girl. It was no rush hour.
My wife and myself found out. Kalaivani is from a small village near Arcot. She has 5 sisters, she being is the eldest. Her father was a drunkard and he died a few years ago caring for none of them. Her mother used to work as a helper in Masonry and passed away two years back, leaving all the 6 on the streets.
This girl who had completed her 9th std decided to search for a job and 'Giri Trading' came forward to help her out. She brought up all her 5 sisters with her and with her meager salary she is taking care of them . All the 5 sisters are going to a nearby Chennai Corporation School.
"Kalaivani. But when did you get this enthusiasm to learn about 'ThatvaBodha'*?*"
"Sir after joining here, I decided that the best way to be of help to the customers is to know the Subject first. I took small Books on Ramana, Ramakrishna, Swami Vivekananda and started reading. I found the subject so fascinating..
I decided to read other books in Tamil like Bhagavad Gita, and Viveka Choodamani. Thats how...."
"What is your salary*?*"
"Rs 2,500/ a month, Sir."
"Are you able to manage all your expenses with the 5 sisters*?*"
"Not at all Sir, but the Boss helps me a lot."
"What is your aim in Life *?*"
"I want all my sisters to get education. Then they would easily get employment. Is it not Sir*?*"
"If I give you Rs 10,000 per month, for meeting all your expenses, would that suffice*?*"
"It is indeed too much, but I would accept it only through my Boss."
We took her to the Boss and told him that we would like to send Rs.10,000 every month so that all her sisters' education would be completed.
The Boss said "She deserves it Sir. You can trust me - I will hand over the amount to her every month or alternately you can open an account in her name and start transferring to the account."
My friend John Paul, who is the Regional Manager of 'Times of India' had also come with me. He said, "You have done a good thing." My wife said, "I pray that 'Karpagambal' helps Kalaivani to become an expert
in 'Vedantha' and start giving lectures in USA . We can arrange for her lectures."
We left wonder struck! If we go into the interiors of India, how many more 'Jewels' like Kalaivani can be found!!
I really became humbled !!!
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