Introduction
It is believed that our family comes first and, we should help them before helping others. But some people debate that this is a misinterpretation of this proverb. According to them, it means that children should be taught about charity at home. A child learns by seeing his elders. Hence, parents have a major role in giving knowledge to their children at the right age. They try their best to improve society.
We, at Storyofsouls, feel that this is the best gift or a habit that parents can develop among their kids. Until and unless humanity rises, we cannot rise and live with peace, happiness and abundance. Connecting such thoughts, we have today’s story with us of Santosh Kumar.
Meet Santosh Kumar
Santosh Kumar is one living example of how you can show the act of kindness towards those who are desperately in need of help. Santosh Kumar works as an interior designer in the profession. His community service work has made him a role model for many young people in the Karnataka NGO.
His efforts for the society
Santosh Kumar, aka Rajni Santosh, has been an inspiration for the youth of Bangalore. He is a social activist and also the President of Karnataka state’s Rajinikanth Fans Association. Apart from this, he is also the founder president of an organization solely started by him by the name of SWARNABHARAT FOUNDATION.
They have managed to feed the hungry stomachs with their squirrel service. Santosh Kumar, president of the Rajinikanth Fan’s Association, is leading the fight for Karnatka’s social and pro-social movements around Bangalore for the past 15 years. The team has been very successful in their struggles and have suffered many.
During Lockdown
Being the only help for the people in need, he quotes, “In Bangalore, I have distributed 800 to one thousand food kits to the people who are wage class labourers. As Karnataka NGO, Health care kits such as Mask, Pace Sealed, PPE Kit and sanitisers are donated to various hospitals in Bangalore to help people get protection from Corona. Masks and sanitisers are delivered to the Corona Warriors Police and BBMP.”
He further quotes, “Initially, the Corona Infected Awareness Program has launched many awareness programs in the state of Bengaluru. Awareness programs are organized at many places, including, Bangalore City Market, Bus Stand, Metro Railway Station, malls etc., with all precautions”. Not only that, where every human in India was thinking about themselves, Santosh Kumar also serves the voiceless fur friends. During the summer season, when it gets difficult for the birds to find water. It is his team that work on setting up water pots in various places in Bangalore.
Through his organization, SWARNABHARAT FOUNDATION, he has been recognized by many for his work in the community. He helped raise awareness on the control of HIV and Cancer-related diseases.
Every day from March 24th to May 16th, it is the duration when the lives are affected the most due to Lockdown. Santosh Kumar and his team have served three meals every day to the poor, the workers and the needy. About 40 thousand people across Bangalore have been feed to ease their hunger.
Have there been struggles?
In 2018, Santosh Kumar fought a battle against the social evil, child labour. But in court, they came to a verdict and successfully proved their true struggle. He rescued the kids from the company and gave them the future they deserved. In 2021, When the whole world has been battling the novel coronavirus. Santosh Kumar encounters a terrible and ruthless accident, causing serious injuries. He went through 3 surgeries and was in ICU for ten days. His condition was critical. But, as it is rightly said by Confucius “It Does Not Matter How Slowly You Go as Long As You Do Not Stop.” He won yet another fight with his injuries. Make a stronger comeback with the good wishes of all those he has served. Today, he is back in the field.
His inspiration
Being an inspiration for the youth, we were curious to know who inspires him the most. We asked him this question and, he said, “My mom is my role model. She gave me the strength to make this change. My life would’ve been different if she didn’t give me the right path and direction.” His mother, Mrs Chitra Devi, inspires him through her social work and brave struggles. Mrs Chitra lived the life of a teacher. She has been serving the society for the last thirty years. “My mother is the inspiration for all the social work I do”, says Rajini Santosh.
The secret to being called RAJINI?
Many social organizations have been honoured with their social service. On asking why people refer to him as Rajini Santosh and not by his real name as Santosh Kumar, he states, “I am the president of Rajnikanth’s fan Association and people worship him like a god. Now, since I serve the people with kindness, they compare me to Rajni sir and call me Rajni Santosh.”
Conclusion
Being kind not only has a direct effect on others, but it has a positive impact on yourself as well. Everybody can use a little bit of kindness in their life. With World Kindness Day right around the corner, it is about time to start spreading the love. Kindness lies within you and, with kindness it is easy to spread a little love. Of course, being kind is pretty self-explanatory. But there are a variety of ways that you can express it. Whether it is opening a door for someone or delivering a bouquet. Pure kindness can have a greater impact than you think. It is one of the greatest attributes that someone can have. And, with the act of humility, you can help spread that beauty.
Any charity, be it big or small, matters. In this era of so-called “MOB MENTALITY”, if someone is trying to make a change, then you should not point fingers at them. Instead, one should appreciate their work by supporting them. Maybe that can be your act of kindness!.
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