Sasi Krishnasamy-Vince Thomas
Akshya dharma Success Story
Akshya Dharma is a social response initiative by Ayngaran Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by Sasi Krishnasamy and Vince Thomas in 2020. The initiative aims to help poor families by providing them with groceries, food, medicines and education. Akshya Dharma operates in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, reaching out to more than 10,000 people every month. The initiative is based in Palani, a spiritual town in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu.
Some of the activities of Akshya Dharma are:
- Distributing food grains packets including rice, oil, dal, atta (flour), soap, sugar, and biscuits, as well as cooked food that is hygienically prepared and given to the homeless along with a fruit.
- Providing support to daily and weekly wage workers who have been affected by the lockdown and have no access to food or water. The initiative gives them basic grocery provisions for one month for a family of five
- Promoting education among poor children by providing them with books, stationery, uniforms and scholarships.
- Conducting meditation camps and spiritual retreats at Veda Bodhi Vanam, a center in Palani.
Akshya Dharma is based on the principle of serving humanity with compassion and kindness. The initiative has served more than 50,000 needy people from 2019 till now. The initiative operates with a team of powerful young self-motivated, spiritual, kind-hearted volunteers.
The Gift of Gratitude
Rajesh was a daily wage worker in Kochi, Kerala. He lived in a small hut with his wife and two children. He worked hard to provide for his family, but the COVID-19 pandemic had made his life difficult. He lost his job due to the lockdown and had no savings to buy food or medicine. He was worried about his family’s survival and felt helpless.
One day, he heard a knock on his door. He opened it and saw a young man wearing a mask and holding a bag. The man introduced himself as Riyas kunhimon, the director of Akshya Dharma, a social initiative that provided food and groceries to the poor and needy people. He said he had come to give Rajesh a grocery kit that contained rice, oil, dhal, flour, soap, sugar and biscuits. He also gave him some masks and sanitizers and told him to stay safe and healthy.
Rajesh was overwhelmed by the kindness of the stranger. He thanked him profusely and asked him how he could repay him. Riyas smiled and said that he did not want anything in return. He said that he was just doing his duty as a human being and that he hoped Rajesh would do the same for someone else in need someday. He said that gratitude was the best gift he could give him.
Rajesh felt a surge of emotion in his heart. He realized that there was still hope and goodness in the world. He vowed to remember Riyas’s generosity and to pass it on to others when he could. He hugged Riyas and thanked him again. Riyas wished him well and left.
Rajesh went inside his hut and shared the grocery kit with his family. They were overjoyed and grateful for the unexpected blessing. They cooked a simple meal and ate it together. They prayed for Riyas and Akshya Dharma and thanked God for sending them an angel.
The next day, Rajesh got a call from his former employer. He said that he had reopened his business and wanted Rajesh to come back to work. Rajesh was delighted and agreed to join him. He felt hopeful and optimistic about his future.
He also remembered Riyas’s words and decided to do something good for someone else. He saw an old woman begging on the street and gave her some money and food. The woman thanked him and blessed him. Rajesh felt happy and fulfilled.
He realized that Akshya Dharma had not only given him food and groceries, but also a lesson in gratitude and compassion. He decided to join Akshya Dharma as a volunteer and help other people in need. He felt that it was the best way to express his gratitude and honor Riyas’s gift.
The Power of Awareness
Lakshmi was a housewife in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. She lived in a small apartment with her husband and three children. She was a caring and devoted mother, but she was also ignorant and superstitious. She believed in many myths and rumors about health and hygiene and did not follow the proper precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. She did not wear a mask or wash her hands regularly. She also refused to get vaccinated or take her children to the hospital when they fell sick.
One day, she heard a loudspeaker announcement outside her building. She looked out of the window and saw a van with a banner that said “Akshya Dharma - Awareness Campaign on Health and Hygiene”. She saw some people wearing masks and holding pamphlets and posters. They were distributing them to the residents and explaining the importance of following the COVID-19 guidelines.
Lakshmi was curious and went downstairs to see what was going on. She met a young woman named Anjali, who was a volunteer of Akshya Dharma. Anjali greeted her warmly and gave her a pamphlet and a mask. She told her that Akshya Dharma was a social initiative that provided food, medicine, groceries and essential items to the poor and needy people in various locations of Kerala, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic situation. She also said that they conducted awareness campaigns on health and hygiene to educate the people about the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.
Lakshmi looked at the pamphlet and saw some facts and figures about COVID-19. She also saw some pictures of people suffering from the disease and some testimonials of people who had recovered from it. She was shocked and scared by what she saw. She realized that she had been living in a bubble of ignorance and false beliefs. She asked Anjali more questions about COVID-19 and learned how to protect herself and her family from it.
Anjali also told her about the benefits of vaccination and urged her to get vaccinated as soon as possible. She said that Akshya Dharma had arranged for a free vaccination camp nearby and that she could register for it online or at an Akshaya center. She also gave her some masks and sanitizers and told her to use them regularly.
Lakshmi thanked Anjali for the information and the items. She felt ashamed and guilty for her previous behavior. She decided to change her attitude and habits and follow the COVID-19 guidelines. She also decided to get vaccinated and take her children to the hospital for a check-up.
She went back to her apartment and shared what she had learned with her husband and children. They were surprised and impressed by her change of mind. They agreed to follow her example and get vaccinated too.
The next day, Lakshmi registered for the vaccination camp online at an Akshaya center near her home. She also bought some groceries from the center at a subsidized rate. She was happy and grateful for the services provided by Akshaya Dharma.
She also called Anjali and thanked her again for opening her eyes to the reality of COVID-19. She said that she had learned a lot from her and that she wanted to help other people like her. She asked Anjali if she could join Akshya Dharma as a volunteer.
Anjali was delighted and welcomed Lakshmi to the team. She said that she was glad that Lakshmi had realized the power of awareness and that she hoped she would spread it to others.
Lakshmi felt proud and excited. She realized that Akshya Dharma had not only given her food, medicine, groceries and essential items, but also a lesson in awareness and responsibility. She decided to join Akshya Dharma as a volunteer and help other people in need. She felt that it was the best way to express her gratitude and honor Anjali’s gift.
Awards
The award is for the grand occasion of providing financial assistance, food distribution and daily necessities to a total of 50,000 families during the Covid pandemic situation in 2020 To 2022.
On January 21, 2023, Bollywood film star Padmini Kholapuri was the chief guest at a grand awards ceremony in New Delhi.
The event was organized by BUSINESS CONNECT MAGAZINE and was attended by representatives of 80 selected companies and business luminaries of New Delhi.
For AYNGARAN FOUNDATION
Chairman Mr. VINCE THOMAS,
founder Mr. SASI KRISHNASAMY,
Financial Director
Mr. Dr NOUFAL CHAKKALA graced the function and received the award.
This award has increased the responsibility of AYNGARAN FOUNDATION and obliged it to organize relief operations with more care and concern and fulfill its duties properly. This award also inspires us to bring much-deserved relief to more desperate families.
AYNGARAN FOUNDATION'S AKSHYA DHARMA, we pledge to carry forward the work aimed at the upliftment of poor people. AYNGARAN FOUNDATION, which is currently operating only in south India, is planning to expand its operations to all states of India in the future.
We look forward to cooperation from like-minded individuals and companies. AYNGARAN FOUNDATION promises to become the best charity foundation in India in the future. We hope for everyone's help and cooperation
Dear Akshya Dharma volunteers and donors
We are immensely grateful for your generous support and dedication to our cause. Your contributions have made a huge difference in the lives of many people who are in need of food, shelter, education and health care. You have shown compassion, kindness and generosity that inspire us all.
We are proud to have you as part of our Akshya Dharma family. Together, we can create a better world for everyone. Thank you for your trust and commitment.
Sincerely,
Akshya Dharma team
From
Ayngaran Foundation
