Though the
Kabir Peace Mission was established in early 1990, it was almost on the ground
for about a decade. One can also say that it was running on the tarmac before
taking-off. In fact, it now appears that it was really so as is evident from
what followed. In January 2000, I dedicated my first book to Kabir Peace
Mission, which was a Hindi translation of two English books of mine. The title
of the book was LoLFk fpUru ds iFk ij(Swastha Chintan Ke Path Par) and the book
was released by the then Human Resource Development minister of India, Dr Murli
Manohar Joshi, in a well-attended function on 14th January in Lucknow.
Dedicating the book to the mission meant that all proceeds from the book were
to go to the mission. I have no hesitation in admitting that I thought several
times before taking such a decision. But I reached a conclusion that in doing
so, the overall gain was to be more than the pain. Subsequently, I dedicated
all my books to the mission only.
With this
clarity of mind, the mission got its receipt books printed and the first
receipt was issued on January 14, 2000. At that time, I also wished and prayed
that let Nature send at least one help to the mission, so that we could serve
its cause with greater confidence and concentration. Perhaps, God found us worthy
of His blessings as since then, the average help has been more than one every
day. A large number of persons came in contact with the mission through various
forums and programmes. This enriched the mission both ways, in terms of serving
its purpose as well as harnessing resources.
In a book
written by Gandhiji, I read that for the success of any social activity, the
required ingredients are – right objective, selfless service and transparency
in working. Our effort has always been to achieve these qualifications and our
prayer to God is also to keep us on this path. It also proves that any
sacrifice is not a matter of self-deprivation but of self-preservation. When we
give, we get more, maybe in a different form.
Rakesh Mittal I A S
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