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RAJ BHOWMIK - RB-BTS DREAM DAY, 2011
" 10 MAY - RB-BTS DAY " (The Annual Raj Bhowmik Back To Society DAY)
Our Founder says, being born on this planet is of no use or any reason for celebration, unless we are useful to the society we live in and serve the needy people of society who need us the most.
For
years, our Founder has utilized this day to
conceptualize new policies of social and public development
work/ ventures/ efforts/
Thus, Year-after-year, every year, various life-enriching new projects are undertaken and new horizons are chalked out and envisioned by our Founder. New RB-BTS DREAM dreams are conceptualized and policies are undertaken and drafted. In all its right sense it is really a day of DREAMS, hence the right opportunity to celebrate the RB-BTS DREAM DAY, also known as Global Compassion Day.
A token of gratitude to Raj Bhowmik
Celebrating the Annual RB-BTS DAY is a token of gratitude from everybody connected by heart and soul with Our Founder, who works day-after-day towards social causes and provides relief and support to people who need it the most. It is a token of thanks from all of us to a Visionary who provides the backing, support and influences thousands around the world with his vision of Global Peace.
Organizers & Volunteers Team
Working towards arranging the Annual RB-BTS Day is an honor, and a token of respect and gratitude from the entire SPF TEAM & all its units & divisions for our Visionary Founder who gives the greatest gift to each one of us personally in life without asking anything in return.
You can also be a part of the organizing Volunteer Team every year. Please write to:mail@rajbhowmik.com Address it to - The Chief Coordinator, SPF.
RB-BTS DAY - 'Forever'
The entire SPF TEAM has unanimously decided to celebrate this day because it so well deserves to be celebrated, specially when all the work is a proof on how life-enhancing its work has been on its own. Most and major of which are not even written, spoken about, advertised or bragged about.
After unanimously demanding that the SPF TEAM, all well-wishers, fans and followers want this day to be celebrated, Our Founder had to say: "If all of you so deeply demand that this day be celebrated, then let the real essence of the RB-BTS DREAM DAY sprinkle to the world and be celebrated on this day forever. Let this day be a motivation and a milestone for everybody from all sections and domains of society to come together as one and unite together to discover and re-discover every time that giving back to society is the most beautiful gift that we can gift to our own lives."
Mark your Calendars! Join the RB-BTS DREAM DAY every year! Forever! In a world where everybody is too busy or occupied to give time to others, Raj Bhowmik's immense compassion and his Back-To-Society Dream continues to touch and inspire thousands of lives in many countries across the world.His work in various different shapes and sizes tirelessly goes on to give compassion, joy, happiness and peace to the much needed. In such a scenario the least we can do is to offer our best wishes and support to a soul who has selflessly dedicated his entire existence and life to sprinkle healing, joy and peace to the entire world. Please join us in gifting Raj Bhowmik the power of our heart's best wishes, so that his work keeps growing and continues to touch many more lives across the globe ... MAY 10 - Mark you calendars for life! Join the RB-BTS DREAM Day forever!
FAQ: What is RB-BTS DREAM?
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http://www.rajbhowmik.com/RBBTS/Dream.html#Join_RBBTS
10 MAY - RB-BTS DAY '2011 - EVENTS
RB-BTS DAY, INDIA RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - BENGALURU RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - CHENNAI RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - JAIPUR RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - JODHPUR RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - DELHI RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - MUMBAI RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - SHIMLA RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - MANGALORE RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - PUNE RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - KODAIKANAL RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - MYSORE RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - COORG RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - HYDERABAD RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - NASIK RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - SHIRDI RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - JALANDHAR RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - RAIGARH RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - PONDICHERRY RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - KANPUR RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - LUCKNOW RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - GUWAHATI RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - CITY EVENT - GUWAHATI
RB-BTS DAY, INTERNATIONAL RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - JAPAN RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - SINGAPORE RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - KUWAIT RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - DUBAI RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - MAURITIUS RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - FRANCE RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - ITALY RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - MALAYSIA RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - UK RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - THAILAND RB-BTS DAY, 2011 - EVENT - AMERICA
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS AT PEOPLE'S TRUST
“Inspiring Us Together to Act, Give, Learn & Grow” On May 10, came together various corporate people, home makers, moms, retired professionals and children under one roof – The Raj Bhowmik Back To Society Day to do something together – It was about opening their hearts & minds to connecting, to learn, give and receive.
A group of 30 RB-BTS DREAM volunteers from Bangalore came together as a family for the very first time and extended a helping hand to reach out to 150 children from the 18 villages of Sriramanahalli at the People’s Trust Campus Bangalore. They were ranging from Age 10 – 15 and were excited, happy and eager to learn. The engaging activities were lead by industry professionals who are passionate about the skill and have pursued it in their daily life. Activities were in the following domains:
We humbly thank our Founder Sri Raj Bhowmik who is so full of Compassion every single moment of His Life that many more new individuals just had to immerse themselves in the experience by being open, to experience the same. As one of the RB-BTS Day Volunteers said “Service on a Platter”. In our fast paced life we often wish we could reach out to others, because everyone inside only wants to be useful, yet it remains only a thought. The RB-BTS Day is one such platform that is provided by our Founder Sri Raj Bhowmik that serves multiple purposes. RB-BTS DREAM is a revolution and a Movement in human consciousness of reaching out and extending the Self to a larger consciousness. This is only possible from someone so noble in deed and action such as Sri Raj Bhowmik who is realized and has seen the Vision of Global Peace as an outcome, lived it and is convinced about making this a part of everybody else’s Life beyond Known and unknown faces, lands & cultures. Most RB-BTS Day Volunteers came by thinking that this is where they would impact & teach skills. But as one of them said, “We were humbled by what we received. So much that it has created a Stillness inside me even after 2 days”.
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Anuradha Simha (Advocate, Bangalore)
I can’t tell you how moving the experience is. I felt so energetic after a long day of work. It made me feel that I can be of help. I was amazed at the way children grasped new learning and I realized how talented they were. The group that I was in was warm and more like a family. The whole experience humbled me. It was very good and has no words. It was a new group for me but I never felt new. I have done a lot of work in similar areas but have never felt this way. When I realize the largeness of the RB-BTS DAY touching thousands of lives across I can only say I like being here. Whoever came had selflessness. We all got back so much.
I would like to thank Sri Raj Bhowmik for the platform that he has created and the awareness it brings about. He has even made people like me realize that you are not useless, when you give you get back lots. We might have wanted to give always but you need a place. Here, there was no caste, no high or low. It was a very unique experience. Thank You for creating Soulbath Peace Foundation.
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Sheela (Yoga Teacher)
I have constraints in the city and is usually bound at home. I loved the place and just being with the Trees. Children enjoyed the experience of addressing us by our first names. A boy in the group called me by the name twice and it was good to see his expression. I would like to participate a little more and learn something more to know so that I do a little more.
I was given an opportunity and I am thankful to the RB-BTS DREAM Platform.
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Naveen Kumar TV (Project Manager, IBM)
What moved me was the realization about what more can I do with them. I realized that it was more about being with them that the skills that were taught. There is so much more to do. The question that I kept thinking was what more can we do in faster ways to reach out. The awareness of the children are very high. We need to reach out to their families to help them live their childhood. The children want to finish grade 10 and do a Diploma course not pursue education. The pressure is about keeping the family going.
Soulbath Peace Foundation needs to be applauded for what it is doing.
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Richard Driscoll (Director Microsoft, EPS, India)
I like children and just being around. I enjoyed the activity that I was part of. I also come from a village background and saw myself being one among them. The RB-BTS Day was organized well and everything was under control. I enjoyed being part of this experience. Working with children was good & useful for them.
The RB-BTS Day is a worthwhile endeavor.
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Prabodh Kumar Gupta (Project Manager at IBM India)
With regard to the yesterday event "RB-BTS Dream", I would like to thank you for doing the great job in coordinating the event. I cherished each & every moment of this event. All of the eight activities were thoughtfully planned & executed. We did it in unconventional manner & ensured the maximum participation from the children. It was lovely to see children enjoying the activities & was thinking in innovative ways to complete the tasks.
I would like to thank Raj Bhowmik for such a wonderful initiative.
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Lakshmi Arvind (Project Coordinator at Project Management Centre of Excellence IBM)
May 10th was indeed one of the
most beautiful days of my life. A perfect day where I got to
learn so much and share. Would like to thank the founder for
his enormous effort in getting so many people together for
such a wonderful cause. Many of us in our busy lives only
"think" about doing something like this. However, to put it
into action and ensure it happens year after year it
requires a lot of conviction and determination. And to think
that it was not just few 100s but thousands of people across
the world is really commendable. Thanks to the Founder once again in giving us all such a wonderful opportunity.
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Deepaa B (Corporate Communications, Microsoft, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
What moved me was coming to see children, their learning and their enthusiasm. The children are up to date with all happening around them. They know most of it. The thought that was running in my mind was that I want to come here and be a part of it. I am so glad to be part of this big compassion ocean. I wanted to do this for a very long time. And now I did it. It is not possible to reach out individually. The whole RB-BTS Day experience helped me understand what it means to give back in its truest essence through my experience yesterday. I realized that I wanted to do it in my heart badly. There were obstacles but things just moved out one by one. The opportunity came. I realized that desire from the heart can open out opportunities and it makes things happen.
I would like to thank the RB-BTS DREAM platform.
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Gousha (Wife of IBM Employee Sayed Saleem Basha)
I can’t even dream that I could learn so much from the children in one day. While we were leaving children asked us when are we coming back again.
Even thought I haven’t met Sri Raj Bhowmik, he has taught us so much. He has a large heart to even think something like this.
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Jahnavi Mohan (Teacher at Mallya Aditi International School)
It was moving to see how everybody came with an open mind and not with the agenda of making friends. There were no inhibitions and I felt extremely comfortable. My thoughts were gelling with the vision of the RB-BTS Day so I joined. I am not able to do this on my own. I felt welcome with open arms here. Lots of people whom I didn’t know at all as part of RB-BTS Day Volunteers appreciated what I did. My comfort level was to the sky.
I would like to thank for the RB-BTS Day platform. Some of us are passionate about work like this but we don’t know how to do and where to go. If somebody establishes a platform such as this, then it helps. The RB-BTS Day is one such platform.
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Aishwarya Suresh Srinivasan (Marathon Runner, Entrepreneur & Home maker)
What stood out for me was the exposure given to children in the village compared to the city. Their responses were very clear. It was a wonderful experience. I felt very peaceful through the day and even after coming back wanted to keep it. I am glad that I could be a small part and that goes a long way. I could be one of the drops in the ocean of compassion. I would like to continue being associated with the RB-BTS Day platform.
Raj Bhowmik has lovingly opened the door for us. By recognizing it, entering through it and working through the opportunities created we can make our contribution to the RB-BTS DREAM.
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Pavan Kulkarni (SAP Functional Consultant, IBM)
I was touched by the spirit of
the children, their enthusiasm to learn new and getting
involved. It feels wonderful being with the community and
reaching out this way. The RB-BTS Day Platform is a great
initiative. We are always with ourselves. We usually don’t
take time to give back apart from ourself and our immediate
family. It was a great day today ! Had a wonderful time and
learning with the children. I thank ‘Raj Bhowmik’ for this initiative. We need more people so that the initiative grows. Every moment spent that day was special.
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Bhanu (Home maker)
What moved me was the fact that inspite of their circumstances, the children had very clear dreams. They have an identity. Being part of the ocean here on May 10th was an eye opening experience where we feel we are one. We have so many privileges in our life and yet we complain. It helped us reach people who need compassion desperately in their lives giving them hope, giving them compassion & confidence.
I thank Sri Raj Bhowmik for this platform that made me aware that it is so different to begin with. To begin on this journey one needs the conviction & compassion to do something of this scale.
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Anitha Aswathi (Project Manager MTN @ IBM)
The warmth of the people and the level of trust, acceptance and openness moved me. This experience has been satisfying. I have got to know a new level of happiness that never existed before. Earlier previous opportunities in my life came but I never took it. My short association with Soulbath Peace Foundation gave me the assurance that this could be different. Whatever I had hoped, it gave me the same.
Thank You Raj Bhowmik and the RB-BTS Day platform.
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Mohana Iyer (SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
The sharing of joy and feeling free was my take away. Children were willing to receiving and giving. The RB-BTS Day sharing is from a different space – It is out of concern not top down. I didn’t plant the seed and didn’t see the sapling but I took care of the little plant on that day made me learn and share that was 2 way. Children have new ideas. One cant do everything by the self. To be a part of something is vital. It was a feeling of total oneness…not even connected but One. I realized that distance does not matter but we are all connected as one. Everything was done for us. We all want to reach out and spend time but I haven’t done it for a long time. Thanks for this platform available.
Thank You Raj Bhowmik for this RB-BTS Day platform, for yesterday to happen.
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Swaathi Birje (Counsellor Special Children, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
We got connected to children in such a short time. I am at peace with myself. Nothing bothered or disturbed me. I am tired after a long day but not irritable. I feel very safe and protected.
I would like to say Thank You for choosing me Raj. What I really wanted to do is this and the opportunity has come. This is the most luxurious way opportunity. Thank You Raj for choosing me to be part of it to know what service is all about. -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Rahul Venkatram (Manager, TED @ Wipro Technologies, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
Every time I am attending a RB-BTS initiative I learn and heal some part of me. This time I felt closer to children and enjoyed the environment. Felt transparent and free. children are true image of the soul and being with them is a reflection of our soul. I learned to “to be” with them. I feel by being with them and give back to society has helped me in balancing myself and respecting and most significantly having gratitude and compassion towards the environment. There were no inhibitions about being with children. I was one among them and very much at ease. The global perspective is the synergy happening and everybody sharing ourselves without inhibitions.
I would like to thank the RB-BTS Day platform and Raj as it creates a focused energy. Grateful the way we did it. The learning was to “Be happy with what you have”
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Mamta Hemrajani (Home Maker, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
Any event like this with SPF is always different The children’s enthusiasm was infectious. Till the time they took to understand they were hesitant and after sometime language didn’t matter and they understood everything. We should do more of it. So many people and the same vision is overwhelming and I am happy to be a part of it.
I would like to say Thank You to Raj Bhowmik and am grateful to be a part of it. Soulbath Peace Foundation has totally changed my life. It is an honour. SPF has opened a new window and shown a path in my life and it has surely changed since then.
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Dr. Meenakshi Viswanath (Orthodontist , SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
It was moving to see so many people who took time out to do this together. The kids participating, their love and love touched me. I feel connected to this ocean of Compassion. I feel I am part of this family and very happy and glad to be a part of it. Lot of people are doing such good work and lots to learn from everybody. I want to be a part of this every year from where ever I am. I would like to say Thank You to the RB-BTS Day platform and Sri Raj Bhowmik. Its awesome. Very glad to be here. I wriggled my way into it with all my heart.
The more that I know about Him, I feel Incredible. He is Unique. He is a Master because He is so full of it. People have busy schedules but yet have time to appreciate each other. The world still has lot of nice people who contribute in a nice and genuine way. Each and everybody was doing so much effort 100%.
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Dr. Viswanath (Retd Prof. History, Pondicherry University)
Children and their enthusiasm was spontaneous They were shy to communicate initially. The 2 people I met in the RB-BTS Team were so connected to children. The largeness of the RB-BTS Day was an eye opener.
I am grateful for the platform. The noble vision of Raj Bhowmik to reach out as Back To Society is something I could relate to that has the fragrance of Universal Brotherhood.
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Svasti (Image Consultant, Hair Consultant, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
All the children were very aware. They all wanted to do something. At their age we didn’t even know that. The largeness of the RB-BTS Day of all working towards changing the energy is moving. Earlier people didn’t care for each other. Now I feel a part that is doing something.
The RB-BTS DREAM Platform is doing brilliant work. We could do so much. Lots of places eventually will be reach out and I hope SPF will make me a part.
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Deepika Talwar (Potter, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
Our interactions with the kids blew my mind. The children were very aware of the events around the world. When we asked how many people read newspapers, only one responded but every body had an opinion and was well aware. They all had reactions to the news in the world. Everyone spending time together and the good energy that is created by giving is surely expanding. Looking at our group itself passes on as we begin telling each other. Next time repeating this experience will get more people feeling this same way.
I have immense Gratitude for the RB-BTS Day platform and I am looking forward to this day. I was always connected to working in the community. Here it was not about how much you spent but just doing it that moved me.
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Vijaya Vallabhu (Clinical Researcher, SAHHEAL healing Consultant)
It was a wonderful experience
today and each time it is something unique. Even today's
event was different in its own way. Especially the village
atmosphere, the freshness that smells in the air, the
innocence in the children's faces, the commitment of the
trust members and the volunteers is worth mentioning .I was
with the photography team, the way the children understand
and their openness to learn was really surprising. When an
individual connects to anything with a desire to learn and
commitment even the hardest lessons can be learnt in a very
simple manner. This was my learning for the day.
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Vudaiy Vallabhu (Project manager IBM, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
Today I saw a lot of Trees with Mangos some on the ground and some on the tree. These trees keep giving fruits and flowers to us and keep growing silently and naturally .Children Keep smiling at us and give us a chance to smile. They remind us that the purity of the mind and to be joyful is something that we have within ourselves naturally. Though the nature and the children have always something to give and grow they do it very silently and naturally. Today's experience was a good mix of nature and children and their essence on Mother Earth and what our role is.
My best wishes and special thanks our founder Sri Raj Bhowmik to have given us this Platform, this opportunity to have this experience of what it means to give back to the society
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Ruby Bana (CIO Havas Media, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
I was conducting a workshop on advertising - What makes it work? It was one of the many thousands of things happening on the same day. However my experience with the 15 children, many of them awaiting 10th class results, moving into college and on verge of adulthood was personal, It was and island with complete focus on them. I realised even though I know my subject well and have done this many times but this time there was a larger wisdom flowing through me, adapting it to their life needs and slowly it was not me conducting the workshop but just being a medium for something bigger. In the process I learnt a perspective to my work that I had not realised before.
I thank Raj for this RB-BTS Day Platform
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Kirti Dwivedi Bishayee (Entrepreneur DREAMZ World Day Care, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
May 10th was a unique & beautiful day in my life. It was an experience which I am still not ready to call as a past experience. It is best to be called a living experience...which I am still living ...till now! On arriving we found that the entire trust was transformed in to a living RBBTS dream ! We were surrounded by curious & warm faces & brightly coloured clothes... It was definitely not a normal school day for them & all the eyes had million questions to ask.. Our team was given the charge to conduct dance -Movement activity - something which we all were very enthusiastic about. We all danced together & were one all through... All dualities of student / teacher, adult / children, urban / rural, rich / poor had fallen. One lil girl caught my attention when I found her sad & a teacher of hers consoling her, in our group. On enquiring about the reason of her moist eyes she told me that her mom expired on 25th march this year & she was missing her very much ! I had no words to console her, but just told her instinctively, that, "consider me your mom child, I was born that day!" She smiled thru tears! That made my day. We all ate together like one big family. We expressed our heart felt Gratitude & prayer to our Founder "SRI RAJ BHOWMIK" to allow us a soulful & beautiful experience of the day! It was indeed a "Still" moment when we all all prayed together. The day ended as beautifully as it had begun..! Wish to live many more such RBBTS days ... AMEN !
Thank You Sri Raj Bhowmik for this wonderful platform.
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Shashi Wadhera (Copywriter, Journalist, Play Wright & SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
Thank you for providing service on our platter. The day, the moment, the gift (the power to Dream); the occasion was completely a soul binding experience. Thank you for the opportunity of allowing the children feel the power to dream and also execute. Thank you for making us the tool .
Thank you Raj for your abundant compassion, grace and presence.
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Raman Gulati (Founder, Sonarome Foundation)
I was moved when the children in my group were thrilled to see what they had done. I was incharge of a few kids and they constantly kept saying “Are you coming back tomorrow? Can we come tomorrow?” After the event every child came and spoke to me and this was really touching.
I thank Raj Bhowmik for providing this warm platform
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS OFFER FOOD AT AMBEDKAR SLUM
TEAM- Mother and Son duo (Mohua and Neel) as part of the RB-BTS Day.
Mohua Chinappa (Wife Of M.B.Chinappa , CFO Syngene) –
It was moving to see the happiness of small little children. They were well behaved to find original smiles that are beyond the plasticity or urban life. This opportunity made me realize how brave I am to go into a community where I don’t know the language. I realized that there is no language needed to express emotions. It was a totally soul satisfying day. Even Neel was happy. He said that something so small like buns are making them happy. I am happy to be part of a larger cause that feels for people. Usually we take many things for granted and it remains untouched in our lives. We spend millions on some vacations and other things. This is a small and worthwhile contribution.
I am thankful to the platform of RB-BTS Day and Raj Bhowmik, as I experienced unadulterated joy with the children. Through this I am rediscovering myself.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS AT INFANT JESUS HOME
TEAM - Mother and Daughter (Sanjana and Dashya -Age 6) as part of the RB-BTS Day.
RB-BTS Team reached Infant Jesus Home only to realize that the family there wanted somebody to listen to them. They sang and ate Ice creams together. Just listening to them about their daily life feels so good just like how everybody wants to be heard and appreciated in a relationship. There were 60 boys at the home from age 6 – 14. 6 year old Dashya will always remember this special May 10th in her life – that taught her that when we extend our palms, somebody is always there to hold
In our Founder Sri Raj Bhowmik’s words who always encourages people to live by their heart – “I have learned that the best classroom in the world is at the feet of people who live by the heart. I have learned that love & compassion, not time, heals all wounds.”
Sanjana –
Infant Jesus Home always existed in the neighborhood and we must have crossed it a billion times. However when we make an effort to create a difference, we begin to take notice of the smallest places that we missed because we begin to Pause and Focus. This is where CORPORitual begins and takes us forward in a Growing Existence.
For the first time in my life when I visited a home I felt genuinely happy as I saw happy smiles. So often we see orphans pleasing or frightened or well trained to talk to a visitor. The children here were not pressurized and were grateful for a small ice cream. I felt somewhere they were lonely and thought I should just listen to them. My daughter was touched deeply. She initially was very sad knowing about their parents but slowly became happy in their presence. I feel grateful and the capacity to make a small difference in someone’s life ..small but meaningful. The finding of the place took a whole half day and it was not easy initially.
The RB-BTS Day Platform is like an awakening. I am thankful to the RB-BTS Day that I was able to do something in my vicinity. This was like a push to do something and be a part of something worthwhile.
I am thankful to Raj Bhowmik.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS IN RAKUM BLIND SCHOOL
This visit to Sri Rakum School by RB-BTS Day Volunteers was life transforming as for the very first time, the Volunteers ventured out on the occasion of RB-BTS Day and felt the most relieving and inspiring moments of their lives. The RB-BTS Day volunteers reached out to 250 children at Rakum and understood their living conditions, their world of Darkness and yet fully aware and alert. A peep in the lives of friends at Rakum will open a whole world of Darkness inside us that we still need to see and transform.
Hear what RB-BTS DREAM Volunteers Aparna Suri, Savina Sud and Naveen Kewalramani have to say about their visit:
Aparna Suri (Proprieter of Salon Mousse and SPIGA), Bangalore
Once I understood the world at Rakum I decided that I could cook for them on a regular basis. I realized what else can we do. We offered them things on the list and they were overwhelmed at Rakum. They taught us how to read Braille. Whenever I would see a blind person crossing the road, I would always have tears in my eyes. We always spend money on other things and take for granted. I would like to reduce a part of my entertainment funds and do something constructive here every month. It was so wonderful to see that in spite of who they are the children were so comfortable in their surrounding & well equipped. I had always passed by the school but never entered here before this. I feel so amazing being part of this big compassion wave today as it has been across the world. If we all try even a bit we can make a small difference and even that matters to someone so much. I feel very useful today. This experience has been like an appetizer in my life.
I am grateful to the RB-BTS Day platform for this was an eye opener. We requested a member to get a camera but when we told him the cause, he decided to come and also contribute and now has committed.
I realized Raj today that a little bit of time that I made created a difference that is ten folds and also that life must not be taken for granted.
Savina Sud (Category manager, Fashion and You), Bangalore
It was an inspiring visit and I realized that we have everything and we are still cribbing. I am overwhelmed about being part of this compassion ocean and I am lucky to be part of it. There is a peace in my heart that I am feeling now. For the first time in my life, my head was right there when I am with them and no where else.
I am thankful to Raj and he is doing phenomenal work. This RB-BTS Day platform has helped me experience empathy that I have never ever experienced before.
Naveen Kewalramani (Business Owner Sachin Farms) , Bangalore
The whole experience has given me a nice feeling. When I saw the children I initially felt very sad and I realized what more could I do for them. I have from today promised them 12 kg of Chicken every wed from my farm which I can surely do.
We would like to convey to Raj who has given us the RB-BTS Day Platform that we are there with him.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS ON THE STREETS
In the hot summer months when the sun is scorching right above, few glasses of cold water and juice offered with Love is the biggest relief. RB-BTS DREAM Team comprising of Dr. Arundhati (Gynecologist) and her children reached out to the following domains of 80 poor people in all in the close vicinity of her home:
About 50 adults and 30 children were included in the RB-BTS Day family through this interaction. The sales women had smiles on their faces in the hot tiring, sunny day.
Dr Arundhati (Gynecologist), Bangalore
We decided to extend and reach out to people who were moving. I realized the more we give, the more is given and we are all channels. As part of the RB-BTS Compassion ocean, I want it to grow. We need to respect uniqueness where there is no demarcation. It is a flow of energy that is immeasurable and everybody should experience it in their lifetime. People who have bottled up their feelings especially need to experience it.
This is a platform that I was searching and it is God Sent.
I thank Raj Bhowmik for giving me this opportunity to be a channel of compassion.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS VISIT AMMA SEVA ASHRAM
Directors of Taurus Pvt Ltd participated in the RB-BTS Day by visiting the Amma Seva Ashram and spending time with the children. There were about 30 children present at the venue. They get very excited and naturally want to share every little event in their life including the recent fights, skills and the nicest things that are happening in their lives. Children at the Home are big fans of Michael Jackson and were happy to show off their new dance steps that they had learnt.
Kumudini Rajaram (Director, Taurus Pvt Ltd), Bangalore
What moved me were the calls "Akka", as soon as we entered and the beaming smiles. It is so welcoming. The RB-BTS Day is like a strong movement focused on a lot of positive energy.
The RB-BTS Day occasion made me visit the place and give my small bit to a big day. It is a great opportunity to be a part of many small drops.
Thank You Raj.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS VISIT HUTS OF CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
RB-BTS Day Volunteers Mr. Gulab Jain and his wife visited 15 huts in Uttarahalli where construction is spreading. The families were welcoming and the Volunteers offered fruits to them.
In Gulab Jain’s words (Teacher at Mallya Aditi International School), Bangalore
The children were so happy as we entered their huts. It was a good experience, very different. We need to go like this once a month. The RB-BTS Day is a good platform that gave us immense satisfaction. We always think about ourselves and this occasion reminds us to think about our community too.
My heart’s good wishes to Sri Raj Bhowmik for his large hearted generosity towards mankind.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 THE PASSION SPREADS - CAFE COFFEE DAY JOINS THE DREAM
Sharanya is a small orphanage. It was started by Sir C.V. Raman’s wife. Mr. Jayanth (President Café Coffee Day), inspired by the RB-BTS Day sent a momentum rolling in his office about doing something collaboratively with his team. Announcements went through mailers and posters at Café Coffee Day outlets so that many more would be inspired by May 10th. In no time about 50 employees at Café Coffee Day rose to the RB-BTS Day Call by their leader.
When leaders are driven by inspirations, the team follows. The employees got enough provisions for a whole month and together they took it to Sharanya and spent time with the children.
As Sri Raj Bhowmik says in his book CORPORitual:
“We need to remember that in the human form we do not have the privilege to play with time, as long as we want. Before the Chief Referee blows his whistle, we have to make our lives meaningful. If we do not make a difference to the world in any way, before we have to leave, then, what meaning do we have for the time spent here? We just came, and we will just be gone. Stop for a while and ask yourself, Is that how you want to ‘live’ and ‘leave’?” – Sri Raj Bhowmik
Jayanth Coimbatore (President, Café Coffee Day, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
It was moving to see how the employees on understanding the purpose instantly contributed. We made a poster of the RB-BTS Day in all our outlets so that more people would participate in this heart touching program. On an earlier occasion as part of the RB-BTS DREAM we visited a Christian orphanage and this time it is a Hindu one. To close the circle next time, I want to visit a Muslim orphanage. My daughter also played with the children at Sharanya. We need to do this regularly.
The RB-BTS Day has stirred something and made me realize that a whole lot of work can be done. I feel that there is a shift in consciousness. We wouldn’t have known this part of ourselves. This gave an opportunity for the common man to stand up and do something.
Smitha Jayanth (SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
The kids were very happy to see all of us. We sang and danced. It was heart touching how people contributed with trust and one word, whatever they could. There are no words to express when we do something like this. If not for the RB-BTS Day Initiative this wouldn’t have happened.
Soulbath Peace Foundation has changed everything in our lives. We all have to do one small thing.
The RB-BTS Day gave a momentum. Every time we are a part of the RB-BTS DREAM we are so content and happy.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 YAHOO VOLUNTEERS ON THE STREET
Supriya Patil (Senior Project Lead QE, Yahoo)
This is the first time I was doing anything like offering to someone I don’t know. I went around to places only to discover that there were exactly the same number of kids as were the food packets. It touched me a lot to see the mother’s smile. It felt very nice. We have all a lot of money but we waste it. I saw God in them and I felt like Santa for them. It feels good even to be one drop in this ocean. There’s a lot to do. I have now decided to carry some packets everyday and give away to people. When our mind is busy we do not even see them. May be the kids are there everyday.
The RB-BTS Day platform is a great thing that Sri Raj Bhowmik is doing. Whatever his thoughts are, they are creating so many changes in all and it is spreading peace all around the world.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 YOUTH VOLUNTEER
Inspite of the exams being in between, when the desire to do something is stronger one finds the opportunities.
College youth Rahul T on his way back from college understanding the spirit of the RB-BTS Day, went about distributing Bananas to children all by himself.
Rahul T (Final year student) -
Thank you to the RB-BTS Platform to have included me also to do something so heart touching.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 THE SPIRIT UNFOLDS
With the busy corporate job schedules when one has not event the time to visit a nearby place, a gesture speaks volumes. Mr. Siddhartha offered a generous contribution to an orphanage Shishu Mandir to be part of the spirit of RB-BTS Day, sponsoring 255 children for lunch.
Siddhartha Rai -
I have never done this before and this is the first time I offered to an orphanage because I wanted to be part of the RB-BTS Day.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 THE SPIRIT UNFOLDS IN RAJASTHAN
As part of the RB-BTS DREAM family who were deeply touched by the World Family Day of 2010 organized by Soulbath Peace Foundation, volunteers kept their work going this time to carry the Sprinkling essence to a home that looks after mentally challenged people.
Some inmates of the home didn’t even know their name and the caretakers were telling us that they are called by this name. Inmates here were left behind by their families and this being the summer vacation, as families find it difficult to handle their condition. The inmates come from various homes in Mumbai, Bangalore and Mt Abu. There were on a total 27 inmates. On May 10th was our second visit as the RB-BTS DREAM Team to the place and by then some began to show signs of recognition by smiling and asking us when we would be coming back again to meet them.
Everybody understands the language of Love and appreciation and though Compassion responses are both ways. We realized very soon that this place was helping children become independent. The new friends lifted their plates, cleaned it themselves, kept their beds clean and we could see years of training put behind them.
Pushpa Pant (Teacher at Sri Aurobindo New Age School, Jodhpur)
I was moved when I saw one of the children Age 6 who couldn’t talk or hear or even eat. He had to be on liquid diet always. His parents have left him here. My colleagues also accompanied us enthusiastically when they learnt about the RB-BTS Day. A small child helpd my hand and showed me in sign language to get a Big Kachodi. I was moved and realized that I could fulfill a very small desire of some one. I realized that we all want to do something but in our busy schedule we miss it out. Today in the same schedule I fitted in 1.5 hours. My husband had also come here specially from this leaving behind some work. My sister in Dehradun is also a part of this year's RB-BTS Day.
I wish to express Thank You to Sri Raj Bhowmik and the platform RB-BTS Day and this initiative today. We realized that we can do so much. His efforts have made us realize that with a little effort we can make a difference to the whole life.
Vijay Pant (Chief Controller, North Western Railway, Jodhpur)
I was touched when I saw them happy. It was about being together and not the food. Someone also offered me a bite from their plate. The inmates believed that today is someone’s birthday. My son was shocked to even see that differently-able people exist and I am happy to expose him to this Reality in a loving and compassionate manner.
I immensely thank the RB-BTS DREAM Platform for giving us an opportunity every year to be part of something so soul stirring.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS VISIT SHELTER HOMES
The Gurgaon RB-BTS DREAM Volunteers reached Aarushi Home. Beginning with a search in Delhi to discovering a place right next door, the RB-BTS DREAM team met the girls at 6 a.m.
Providing them with a nourishing breakfast of fruits and milk that is more focused on health, the day began with a little knowing each other and also talking with the baby.
Here was a Corporate Mom & Dad with hectic travel schedules deciding to take early morning time only to realize that it is their life’s deepest desire that was fulfilled through the RB-BTS Day platform. The Salaam Baalak Trust house children who are HIV+ and street orphans raising them and providing them good standards of living together as a family. It was wonderful to see the kids getting ready to leave for school and seeing them off.
The RB-BTS Day Volunteers and children had a soul touching opportunity of a Baby Shower where children spoke to the baby in the womb, giving the baby good wishes and sprinkling their loving touch with sweet, kind words.
Divya Dwivedi (Director @ Director General’s Office @ Federation of Indian Chambers Of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)), Gurgaon
I loved the experience but felt sad that we should have done this regularly. Once you are trading on the path new avenues open up and this is just like somebody telling you that you will get what you want once you start moving ahead. The feeling of the beginning of the day was so good and I shared it with everybody in the office about the RB-BTS Day.
The RB-BTS Day is like a completely new beginning that is optimistic and full of enthusiasm as I can see the way forward – the Way that I accept and trust. It is like an eye opener that tells us how much we are capable of and has given us the right direction to go on. It is a unique experience which I want to take forward.
Shalil Gupta (Director Consultant, International Data Corporation), Gurgaon
I felt good about starting the day with such a good act that left inside me a wonderful feeling. My mind was at peace. It can be done as a community and I want to start to reach out to create this community. Definitely I can see a way forward where doing something is more important than the materialistic contribution.
The essence of Compassion as part of the RB-BTS Day was an eye opener.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS VISIT MOTHER TERESA HOME IN JALANDHAR
Mrs Anubha and her friend Shikha visited the Mother Teresa orphanage. What was heart touching to see was the dependency of the children to move, sit or even speak. The home was clean and the staff were friendly.
Anubha’s testimonial:
I love doing work like this and to involve myself at the smallest opportunity that life gives me.
Today being the RB-BTS day was another opportunity and I was happy visiting the children on this day too.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS VISIT PATARA VILLAGE IN JALANDHAR
Baljit Kaur (RB-BTS Day Volunteer)
When I heard about the RB-BTS Day, I thought that I must do something as I used to do a lot of work when I was younger. So I offered my contributions to the Gurudwara Langar that feeds about 1000 people.
I am happy to be a part of the RB-BTS Day and would do anything in the future also.
Thank You Raj .
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA The RB-BTS Day Volunteer visited 'House Of Joy' - A charitable home providing shelter and care for the needy. 60 Children are provided shelter, education, care, counseling thus providing a wholesome development for the child at the Care centre.Rashmi Thodkar (Financial Analyst, HP & SAHHEAL Healing Consultant) A lot of children offered to the home by single mothers, divorced couples and by families who want to give away the child. It was quite moving to learn about this. It was a good experience to go out and meet the children rather than just offer money in charity. I should first of all thank SPF for letting me be part of this noble cause. It was very heart-touching to actually go up to their home and look at the way the children live and learn. I have wanted to do this, but it was always something passive in my mind. I did not do anything about it. Now I feel really good and would love to keep up with such visits and interactions. Like Raj says, the joy of giving back to the society has a feeling of fulfillment which no other can match. I would like to pass on a BIG Thank you to Raj for providing this platform and letting such a beautiful act be done by people all over the world at the same time, same day. This has been an enriching experience and will be for anyone who is part of it, in the most remote way.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS IN ORPHANAGES
Dr. Chetana (A dentist by profession) joined the RB-BTS Day celebrations in Sirsi. Sirsi is a small town. Dr. Chetana is an expecting Mother and nothing came in the way her to share her love with the children at Shishu Vihar as part of the RB-BTS Day.
Dr. Chetana (Dentist), Raigarh
I am feeling very light and extremely happy. It’s a heart touching experience that has no words. I am happy to be part of this compassion ocean and I feel free, sailing calmly.
I would like to say to Sri Raj Bhowmik that we are very lucky that we are also seeing a different way of life and it is coming in the right way. This action needs to become like a routine naturally so that we are calm and peaceful. It is because of Him. He is like a Guru who is teaching us this. I want to tell my baby that one needs to be happy in life and help all, whatever comes we need to face with happiness.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS VISIT CHAKRADHAR BAL SADAN
The Raj Bhowmik Back To Society DREAM Team at Raigarh visited the Chakradhar Bal Sadan. This orphanage is located right next door to the campus of Lakshmi Dental Clinic. We have a stereotype image about an orphanage usually impoverished, children who want to merely grab and as a result may give a perception of how important we as individuals are. However Life shows different images that everybody in the eco system is not the same and there is diversity.
RB-BTS DREAM Volunteers visited the orphanage to discover shy and well behaved children. They did not come grabbing nor did they snatch. A feeling of contentment was experienced. We visited the orphanage to provide the provisions twice during lunch and snack. It was delightful to see Kulfis beating the heat of the summer in the evening.
The kids ate in shifts and were quite content with what they had received as a treat. The number of female children at the orphanage is high. It only talks about a trend about how the girl child is still treated in this part of India with the predominance given to the male child.
Dr. Harish (Dentist, Lakshmi Dental Clinic, Raigarh)
I realized a high level of contentment during my visit to the orphanage. I do intent coming to the orphanage and this time offer more than just food such as notebooks, games, clothes and guidance that they need. I feel great to be part of this opportunity of being connected to the RB-BTS Day. This day is a Movement for the masses who come of their own interest and not out of any greed.
Thank You Raj as this is also a good time to improve upon myself with a good feeling and support. The RB-BTS Day also allows us to participate from our very own places. I am very touched. Thanks for this amazing experience.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 SHIRDI HOME
For many years now the Shirdi Home at Jaipur as Sanjay Sharma lovingly calls it his second home, has grown as a home for many children. The home today houses children as young as 2.5 to 16 years Resources for the home are provided by an integral unit of families and as Sanjay, one of the members who takes care of the home says – “the children have many mothers who give them love and care”
It is about 28 km away from the city and birthdays of eminent people in the world who made a difference to society are celebrated there. May 10 RB-BTS Day was welcomed by the members as they enthusiastically got another opportunity for a celebration at the orphanage. The children were encouraged to discover some new applications using technology as part of their engagement. 72 children in all carried the RB-BTS Day Essence with them at Shirdi Home, Jaipur.
Sanjay Sharma:
Thanking the RB-BTS Day platform to give us another opportunity to celebrate with the children.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS REACH PONDICHERRY
Amidst the warm sultry weather of the summer heat in Pondicherry came a relief to Cluny Day Care Centre when RB-BTS Day Volunteer reached with energy food and drinks. These were carefully designed to provide maximum nourishment for breakfast.
25 children who are at the Govt. Day Care Centre were teary eyed, refusing even to smile at the camera. However in sometime when the ice was broken and the lip smacking energy food arrived, some children who were teary began smiling, showing acceptance.
Energy food is a specially designed Laddu rolled with nuts and almonds that is nutritionally rich – a delicacy served at a local outlet in Pondicherry.
RB-BTS Day Volunteer Girija Says:
Whenever there is an opportunity I like to extend my hand in whatever I can offer. The children were very happy and welcoming. The staff were appreciative of us taking care of nourishment.
The RB-BTS Day platform is a global celebration and I feel good being a part of it.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS VISIT VIVEKANANDA ORPHANAGE
Dr. Lakshmi Brijesh (Dentist) -
We went to the Vivekananda Ashram orphanage in Mangalore with my father. We moved around the area to take a peek into the lives of children, how they study, sleep and which school they go to. The in-charge also got us involved in the kitchen while the food was being cooked. It is a nice feeling to know so many people in the world were engaged at the same time to do this.
The RB-BTS Day platform made us pause and look at life. In our busy lives we have no time to breathe or think. It is good that we can stop, think and do whatever is needful.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 THE VOLUNTEER SPIRIT
Smita Viswanath (Test Engineer, Juniper Network, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant) -
When I heard about the RB-BTS Day, I did my bit of going to a near by blind orphanage at Bangalore but wanted my grand parents also to be part of this. When I told my Grand Mom she was so consumed by the health check ups of Grand Dad. However I learnt that at night, she fed the poor security guard who is an old man too and does not have a family. I am very happy.
It is a small thing but it means a lot for my grand parents to be a part of the RB-BTS Day at their age.
I am thankful to the RB-BTS Day platform. It’s nice that we are able to create the focus and doing things that we have other wise not done before in our lives.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 KANPUR BLIND SCHOOL
Healing and wellbeing travel through families beyond distances. RB-BTS Volunteer at Kanpur heard about the May 10 annual event through his sister. Each family has a culture but culture of Compassion and Kindness is Universal. Thus, on his Sister’s request who was closely involved with the RB-BTS Day at Bangalore, Mr. Mahesh volunteered enthusiastically to go to spread the Essence of the day.
His main objective was to involve the self personally. To achieve this the RB-BTS Team comprising of his father who is 75 and himself traveled to Kanpur Blind School. There were 21 children touched by the RB-BTS Day Fragrance carried by the Team.
Mahesh Valiramani: This is the first time I have involved myself in a movement like this and I felt good being in it. At first, I went to a place only to discover that I didn’t feel too good about the place. However, my focus was to do something for the day with my own hands. Although my father is in this offering work for a long time, this is the first time I have come with him.
The RB-BTS Day Platform surely has made me and my work feel like an achievement.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 NAGAR NIGAM GOVT. SCHOOL KANPUR
A group of 6 enthusiastic volunteers carrying fresh juices, fruits and biscuits arrived at the Nagar Nigam School in Kanpur as part of the RB-BTS Day Celebrations. The school had low attendance. However, when the intention was mentioned 21 children appeared from nearby neighborhoods. The children were very happy with the interactions as this was a good break from the heat at Kanpur – a pleasant surprise by the RB-BTS Team.
U.K. Dwivedi Shares:
We had a chat with the kids and distributed some eatable. It was a very pleasing experience. I also cancelled my visit to be with my wife who was keen to be part of the RB-BTS Day. We can do this independently but when we do this together it becomes a Movement.
I would like to thank the RB-BTS Platform and thank Sri Raj Bhowmik for giving me the opportunity at this age.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS IN SINGAPORE
The RB-BTS DREAM Team traveled to METTA, an organization that takes care of the disabled and terminally ill elderly. The team comprised of a mother and daughter duo who carried fresh apples to serve 60 elderly women to mark the celebration of the RB-BTS Day.
Anuradha Kashi and her daughter Apoorva believe that this was a fulfilling experience for them to be part of the RB-BTS Day and doing their bit in Singapore.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 CHILDREN OUTSIDE TEMPLE
RB-BTS Volunteer in Delhi
decided to offer children some snacks in the evening. However as the children
were really looking forward to the food, the also did some grabbing amongst
themselves. But in Life when ever we grab, it makes us realize of a Lack and
surely the children where Needy in its truest sense.
Pooja Dwivedi (working for Hyundai Motors)
Giving was a good experience as part of the RB-BTS Day. Initially I had decided to give all the children near the temple a biscuit packet and 2 bananas and in no time many came forward and started grabbing. Initially I got angry but now I realized that they were really needy. As I helped someone, I felt good. I have always enjoyed doing this in my life but there has been a gap of 5 years now. I loved it and will keep doing it.
The RB-BTS Day has made me think about what I need to do consistently.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS IN JAMGHAT DELHI
On the occasion of the RB-BTS Day, a team comprising of 2 families visited a home where street children are housed – Jamghat. The day was a unique celebration where Lion King part II was seen.
The children began connecting their everyday life to the likes depicted in the film including their fights. Everybody came up with their own story of how the movie was relevant to their life. Their responses were about home, staying together, happiness.
The RB-BTS Day Volunteers carried some biscuits, fruits & juices for them as refreshments. One of the volunteers from Meerut manufacture bats, balls and the cricket set and left behind the treasure for the children to enjoy and remember the RB-BTS Day.
Sharmishta Sarkar (Participatory Research Specialist @ Praxis, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
I t was moving to realize that the meeting did not feel like our first meeting at all. It felt like they were waiting for me. My son was also a part of it. The children were extremely humble. I love being a part of this Compassion Ocean and felt guided as if everything was pre planned. Initially there were questions about how do I work but in sometime it eased out.
The RB-BTS Day platform is not for an organization but it is meant for people to think and feel for others and expanding their families. The RB-BTS Day platform was about asking people to join in whatever they wanted to do to the world in their capacities. I realized my main focus in my life through this RB-BTS Day.
My friend, visited old age home at Lucknow and spent some time soulfully, she has also shared the purpose and specialty of today. She is planning to visit them soon again. Thanks for the given me this opportunity. My hearty gratitude to Shri Raj Bhowmik.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 MOVEMENT RIPPLES IN GUWAHATI
RB-BTS Day Volunteer Indu Lakhotia (MOM, Home maker)
We were 15 of us who went to Matri Mandir. It was so moving to see children who are so small as young as 3 months. One of my friend’s child wanted to take the 3 month old baby with her. The children loved the toys we carried and it was good to see them learn to play with the toys. They were so engrossed that they didn’t worry about the food. My younger daughter about age 9 said that we need to come here regularly.
I am thankful to the RB-BTS Platform that shows a New side of Life in a very compassionate manner.
Shailja Lakhotia (Student, Grade XI)
It is awesome and I was touched going there to Matri Mandir. Next time, I am getting every friend to this place. It was good to see the glow on the children’s faces when they learnt to play with the toys. We don’t really think about people in our daily life other than a project work. I have decided to go there once a year.
The RB-BTS Day is a good platform that allows commoners to be part of something that is so meaningful.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VANITA ANATH ASHRAM DEHRADUN
Ritu Kothari (PhD student, Dehradun)
We went to Vanitha Anath Ashram with some of my friends as part of the RB-BTS day. My sister in Jodhpur told me about the RB-BTS Day. We found that children from grade 1 – 12 lived there and were given tuitions. What was moving was to hear a girl sing so beautifully. My friends were so moved that one also began to cry and we all decided that once a year we would celebrate an ocassion at this place. I am feeling that I have done something useful today and I am feeling worthy. I also offered them tuitions but they woudnt take it free. Having done Child psychology in my college, I used to think about doing something for children.
The RB-BTS Day came my way and I did it. Thank You for giving me this opportunity. This is my life’s happiest day.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS IN TRIBAL ORPHANAGE
The RB-BTS DREAM Team went to TEAM Vision Children’s home. It is a unique charity project catering to the deepest villages where event the Govt. projects and benefits have not reached. Till today there are witch doctors and the tribals are completely dependent on fruits from the trees.
The family who volunteered for the RB-BTS Day were inspired to be a part of our Founder Sri Raj Bhowmik’s vision even though they were on a holiday. The whole family visited the orphanage to learn more about the children, the work and the need of the project in the area.
Today Team Vision’s first girl child has written her XII Std and has passed. Veeramma belonged to the community of hunters and gatherers but today she wants to study further. The RB-BTS Team learnt through this day how even medical facilities did not reach the homes in the deepest jungles and the nearest localities were about 7 km away.
The volunteers were touched when they learnt about how the project started and how the members of the orphanage were initially not welcome in the tribal villages to now taking care of them. About 65 children are members of the orphanage.
Shakila Ramesh (Home maker & SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
We distributed provisions for the month. We learnt how the project had saved the lives of several children otherwise left at the mercy of death. The tribal children have similar dreams like urban children – collector, doctor, teacher and policemen.
I am very satisfied being part of the RB-BTS Day. I am grateful for the RB-BTS Day platform for a nice opening. It was good to have a purposeful holiday.
Ramesh Ranganathan (Owner Adyar Bakery, Chennai)
It was a great heart warming experience. Now, I realize that we need to something at a regular level.
The RB-BTS Day helped us take our first step.
Raj Bhowmik has given us the gentle push to do something to the lives of others and without him this wouldn’t have happened.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 SCHOOL ON ROADSIDE PAVEMENT
RB-BTS Day Volunteer speaks:
Malini V Rao (Software Engineer, MOM)
While dropping my son to school, I often saw this gentleman with some kids on a pavement. I saw them for almost a year. What moved me was that in this hot scorching son, he still continues. I approached him and offered our contribution as part of the RB-BTS Day. There were 20 children through the year and talking to him I realized he has already admitted 15 in the primary school and 5 more to go for the year. It feels good to be part of this ocean of compassion. I did something that was worth it.
I appreciate the RB-BTS Day platform and the work put in by the Founder Raj Bhowmik.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 CHORAMPUDI VILLAGE ANDRA PRADESH
Chorampudi is a small village with a population of about 2000 people. It is located in Krishna dist and the nearest town Machilipatnam is about 30 km away. RB-BTS DREAM Volunteer Veer Raju was here at his village. His close association with Soulbath Peace Foundation and be part of the community inspired by the RB-BTS Day initiated a door to door distribution of sweet in about 80 houses of the village.
The villagers were happy to be part of the RB-BTS Day.
The Raj Bhowmik Back To Society Day Fragrance reached the interior most village in the State only to show that there are innumerable channels of Compassion who speak different languages but the outcome is the same smile of people’s faces.
"Only the soul can understand the language of the soul. And anything else other
than your soul will not be able to decipher the meaning of the complete song
which is being sung by another soul." – Sri Raj Bhowmik Veer Raju thanks the RB-BTS Day platform for giving him the opportunity to celebrate the spirit of the day in his home village.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 ON A TRAIN JOURNEY
Renuka Mani (Corporate Trainer)
We celebrated the RB-BTS Day in the train on our way to Pune. I got down the train in 2 occasions to give away food packets to 3 old men who were very poor. One of them was even disabled. When he saw food he lifted his head and smiled and blessed me. There were many in the train and we did it together. Remembering the old gentleman and the smile on his face made me feel good.
Joining this ocean of compassion through the RB-BTS Day, I felt happy that we could give it to people who needed it the most
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
The RB-BTS Day Volunteers in Mysore heard about this celebration through their friends in Bangalore. Inspired by the act of Giving, Mr. Manjunath and his wife distributed chocolates to children near a local school running a summer camp. It was the act of sharing that was heart touching.
Mr. Manjunath shares:
My wife spent some happy times with the children. The act in turn made the kids very happy. This desire has been there deep inside me for a long time now and the RB-BTS Day platform has given the fulfillment to a wish.
I thank for the opportunity provided to me through the RB-BTS Day platform.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 ON THE WHEELS
Shubha Godbole was busy shooting for her serial but the RB-BTS Day was on her mind. She wanted to do something for the children on the streets of Mumbai on her way to work. She gave away few biscuit packets to hungry children. In a heart touching gesture, summer being the Mango months she had baked a delicious mango cake. She generously shared the cake with her cooks and told them to give it to their children.
Shubha Godbole thanks the RB-BTS Day platform: Everybody should give. When we are all getting so much we should do this everyday. That’s what the RB-BTS Day platform encourages people to do, to act, to perform.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS VISIT BLIND SCHOOL VARANASI
The RB-BTS DREAM Team at Varanasi visited the Hanuman Prasad Poddar Andh Vidyalaya to reach out to 40 children. Amidst a day where the temperature in the city was high and no supplies, a sigh of relief came when wholesalers decided to deliever the provisions to the door step of the Blind School. The Manifestation of truly being useful to Society is always respected and it’s about finding options when we hit the crossroads.
Our Founder Sri Raj Bhowmik has said: “When you give, not for the sake of getting back, but out of pure compassion, then the joy which you receive in return, is not less than the joy of getting the most precious gift”
RB-BTS Day Volunteers Ajai & Rajni Jain were very happy indeed to contribute through the RB-BTS Day platform and are looking forward to more such interactions in the future.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 RAMANA VIDYA PEETHAM TIRUCHULI
The RB-BTS Day was celebrated at Ramana Vidya
Peetham welcoming 30 children. These children were from nearby villages that are
still remote in their facilities. They still have to walk a long way and
families are still dependent on the monsoons for their living. Below are words from Maa Narmada & Swami Sethuraman, -Caregivers at the Ramana Vidya Peetham
In the first interaction the children asked us in the native language ‘ what is compassion ‘ and we told them it was love. We asked them to express in how many ways they felt and expressed this love in their day to day life. We had very moving experiences that the children shared with us. All the children had one common expression. They never like to see their mother and father fight, never liked to see fights of any kind neither in the village nor among friends or families or relatives. We could understand that they got the essence of the subject.
We listened to every soul that shared its compassionate experiences. Arya mala a 10 year old child said ‘my father always drinks and beats my mother, but I love both of them. My mother would cry all night and would get up in the morning and cook for all of us and take care of us. One day I went up to my father and told him dad I love you both so much that it pains to see you and mother fight. Please don’t drink. The father was so moved by the love of his little daughter that he resolved never to drink again.
Another little girl Sangeetha walking to school narrated that she saw an old woman on the road struggling with a bundle of thorny sticks on her head. The thorns on the bundle had scratched her hand and torn her saree. This little girl left her school bag with the old lady and carried the bundle to the old woman's house.
Then the children played and painted, had snacks and hot lunch of rice, sambar , potatoes and papads were served. They ate with joy and got their new pencil kit.
They all joined to thank, to put it in their own words ‘ thank you Ramana, thank you Master Raj Bhowmik for this wonderful day.’
The RB-BTS Day is practical spirituality. Our own Masters have always taught us to give back to society. I am moved.
This RB-BTS is the only way to reach out to more and more souls who need help. We would like to connect with you, Master Raj Bhowmik. Spirituality has to manifest like this. One has to be moving around with the downtrodden to really become a Master. Not someone who is sitting on a throne.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERING IN BARASAT
Dr. Joydeep Chatterjee (Gynecologist, Specilization Infertility & High Risk Pregnancy) -
I have been quietly involved with providing feeding to the girls for many years now. It began with a calling. However on the occasion of RB-BTS Day, the numbers were more, so we arranged it at the near by Loknath Temple. After eating they demanded that we play together and I was hopping and jumping around like a child with them. I have gone through the writings of Sri Raj Bhowmik and he is an enlightened. Today, strangely I met a teacher who offered that we could run the feeding in the school. It has opened doors were more children can be accommodated.
The RB-BTS Day is a good effort and involving myself as part of it, I feel good. Thank You Sri Raj Bhowmik
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS VISIT ANGEL HOUSE
The RB-BTS DREAM Team visited Angel House in Chennai. It has an orphanage, an old-age home and a destitute woman centre in the same premise. Provisions were supplied and time was spent with the children singing together.
Lakshmi Sunil (Physiotherapist & Principal at Arvind Foundation)
I was focused on going to an orphanage on the RB-BTS Day and discovered that Angel House existed right next door. It feels wonderful to be part of a noble deed which is like bringing together the country and the world together through one platform where everybody is doing the same thing: sharing and giving. It is great to know that so many people across the world have participated.
Raj Bhowmik gave me an opportunity to do this and bring everybody under 1 platform. Thank You Raj.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 GURUKULAM VOLUNTEER
Rajmohan Pai (Head Marketing Support, Sundaram Finance, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
We began with a circle time where the kids sang and danced. Then we recited rhymes. The children were very young between (4 – 13) years. When asked ‘what do you want to become’, the elder boys responded teacher, doctor, police, IAS. I told them Sri Raj Bhowmik’s message from Soul Song that whatever their desire is, they just need to believe in it. They quietly listened to me. Then we distributed apples and said bye to each other.
What moved me is that I realized that these children were longing for love. Some children were sitting very close to me, some put their head on my lap. They long for someone to listen to and love them. I felt good to be doing this as part of a Global Movement. More than money I realized that spending time is more important. When I distributed the apples, they just took it. But when we were together, they felt good.
Thank You for the RB-BTS Day platform as this is the first time that I have gone and spent time like this with children.
Earlier my contribution would only be limited to financial. This time it was about involving myself. Thank You Soulbath Peace Foundation. A big thank you to Raj Bhowmik.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 VOLUNTEERS IN ST. LOUIS HOME
The RB-BTS Team assembled at 8 am to serve breakfast during the RB-BTS Day. This also gave an opportunity for RB-BTS Day Volunteers to begin discussions.
Anantha Krishnan (Transport Division, Accenture, SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
The most moving experience was to learn that the kids who were in the orphanage were brought in by cops who were disowned by their parents and found in dustbins, on the highway, etc. We now want to support this work and we have already initiated talks in our company after going back from here.
This platform of RB-BTS Day has given a start. We always wanted to do something but never knew where to start. We are more responsible in action after being to the orphanage as part of the RB-BTS Day.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 ST. LAWRENCE FOUNDATION
The RB-BTS Day Volunteers reached Lawrence Foundation, Chennai. It was about spending time together with what children love to do best – paint & draw.
Sheeba Radhamohan (V.P of Axis Bank, wife of famous Tamil Movie Director Mr. Radhamohan & SAHHEAL Healing Consultant)
I felt content just like when I give to my children and the kids also responded in the same way – surprised. It feels wonderful to be connected to all through this Global Movement. It feels like there is a sense of largeness and everything is linked and connected.
Thanks Raj for giving us this one day to be so connected. Wanting to be like that now all the time.
Deepika Kumaravel (Wife Of Tamil Actor Mr. Kumaravel, Creative Professional)
It was a very good visit and we have now decided that we would do it more often. It felt like a lot of energy here as many were doing the same thing. Although there we few children but the energy was very different here today. The children did not look sad or pleasing. They were just themselves. It has been one of the most fulfilling days. My daughter also accompanied us and it is very important for children to give. Though we did it at a very micro level the togetherness is unstoppable and the feeling as a whole. The energy created by doing something together pushes in many dimensions.
I thank Raj for giving Laya and me an opportunity to set something in our lives that will go on and on. It is very simple yet life changing. The momentum has begun.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 RAMAKRISHNA MISSION ORPHANAGE
Kavitha Sridharan (Entrepreneur & Jewellery Designer @ Chinagari )
I visited the Ramakrishna Mission orphanage today with my children to participate in the RB-BTS Day. On arriving there at 3.45 I realized that the boys in the hostel were busy cleaning as they had daily responsibilities of looking after their community. It was moving to see how the children were taught the value of what they have by taking responsibility. It was good to see all children getting equal opportunities where they work for themselves and are claiming responsibility.
The RB-BTS Day has been an enriching experience, it makes one feel grateful to where you are and how much you can do towards Society in general.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 YOUTH VOLUNTEERS IN CHENNAI
As part of College Community Service Initiative, the youth from Chennai were involved in making a difference to the children at orphanages: The Platform RB-BTS Day. This was like a push and in no time many youth from city’s most prestigious colleges Loyola College & MOP Vaishnav College for women enrolled in the program.
The students initiated the contacts and spent valuable time at Snehalaya, an orphanage that houses 20 boys.
This is what one of them have to say:
Aditi Jain (Visual Communication Student at MOP Vaishnav College), Chennai On the 10th of May 4 of us - Nupoor Rajkumar, Tejas Ramaratnam, Nandeeshwar Selvakumar and I, Aditi Jain went to 'Snehalaya' an orphanage in Ayapakkam, Chennai. We reached there by 2 30 pm and were greeted by some happy smiling faces of young boys. They were extremely friendly and made us feel at ease with them.
They introduced
themselves and we started talking like friends meeting after a long time! They
explained how they come to Chennai to spend their Summer and how much they love
it here. By 3 30 we left to play cricket with them and had a lots of fun out in
the field despite the hot sun! We took some chocolates for them and a packet of
Tang juice which they enjoyed after a tiring game of cricket. We had to bid them
farewell by 5 30 pm.
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 ST. LAWRENCE FOUNDATION
RB-BTS DAY, 2011 ST. LAWRENCE FOUNDATION
RB-BTS DAY, CITY, 2011
RB-BTS DAY, CITY, 2011
RB-BTS DAY, CITY, 2011
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