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This Diwali, feel the joy of giving | Feed the hungry, receive the blessings

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This Diwali, Feel the Joy of Giving

Diwali, the festival of lights, is also an opportunity to share our blessings with the needy. It is the occasion to participate in noble causes and seek blessings from God.

When we give selflessly, we not only bring happiness to those who need it most but also receive the blessings of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Lakshmi for health, happiness, and prosperity.

And for that matter, in the festive season, nothing is nobler than feeding the hungry. Because on Diwali, while we light up our homes, feast on delicious food, and share gifts, it’s essential to remember those who struggle to fulfil fundamental needs like food.

Therefore, this Diwali, experience the joy of sharing by feeding the hungry.

Immerse Yourself in the True Spirit of Diwali

Diwali signifies the triumph of light over darkness and righteousness over evil.

We celebrate the festival by lighting earthen lamps and decorating homes, yet the true essence of the festival lies in uplifting others. It reminds us that the joy we receive from giving is far greater than enjoying it alone.

Feeding the hungry is a powerful way to honour the festival’s deeper meaning and spread light in the lives of the needy by removing the darkness of hunger and poverty.

The Darkness of Hunger

Despite the abundance of food and resources available around them, hunger remains a disturbing reality for a large number of people. Just because they can’t afford it.

While many of us enjoy delicious food during Diwali, countless children go to bed hungry, unable to afford even a single meal.

By contributing a small amount, we can help alleviate their suffering to some extent and make a meaningful impact on their lives during this festive season.

The impact of feeding the hungry

Food is a basic necessity for survival, but for many, it remains a luxury.

By feeding the hungry, we give them the strength to face another day and the hope for a better future.

This simple yet profound gesture carries deep spiritual significance, as our Sanatan culture emphasize the importance of sharing food and helping those in need.

During Diwali, feeding the hungry symbolizes removing the darkness of suffering and hunger from their lives, replacing it with the light of nourishment and hope.

How can you feed the hungry during festive season?

While you engage in making this festive season joyful, take a moment to spread the joy among those who need your kindness.

You can do it easily.

Annadaan on Diwali

Sharing food symbolizes prosperity. And donating food on Diwali is a tradition rooted in the festival’s essence of sharing and caring for others.

Extend your kindness to the less fortunate, ensuring everyone can enjoy the festivities regardless of their circumstances. As Annadaan is considered to be Mahadaan, it is equivalent to offering food to God. The act of Annadaan is a selfless service, which helps you develop kindness towards all.

By performing Annadaan, you can purify your karma and receive the blessings of the poor.

Joining VJM’s Mid-day meal programs

Vishwa Jagriti Mission (VJM) runs mid-day meal programs for all the children who are studying at its schools and Gurukuls across India.

You are welcome to join Project Mid-day Meal, where you can sponsor a one-time meal for our school children for a minimum period of one year.

For as little as INR 4000–10,000, you can feed a student in our school, helping him or her complete education without facing classroom hunger.

Your small contribution has the power to bring about a better academic situation for poor and marginalised children at VJM institutions.

Distributing gift packets among Gurukul students

On Diwali, you can gift Gurukul Rishi Kumar’s the goodness of nutrition.

These children come from challenging socio-economic backgrounds, yet their willpower to pursue Vedic education and achieve their dreams defeats all the hurdles.

You can fill your day with genuine joy and contentment by distributing food packets among them.

This Diwali, make a choice for gifting a meal and enhance your festive joy

Make Diwali 2024 a memorable one for yourself and your loved ones. Here are some ways you can brighten up a child’s life with nutrition and health:

So, come multiply the joy of Diwali by ensuring nutritious food for school children.

Let’s bring smiles to their faces for making this festive season special for them and for ourselves.

Happy Diwali!

Let’s Open Our Hearts! | vishwa Jagriti Mission

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Let’s Open Our Hearts!

Let’s Open Our Hearts!

Nature has provided the earth with enough food that can effortlessly feed the global population. Yet, hunger exists in our society. It should be our primary responsibility to make sure that anyone who is in need of food should not go to bed with an empty stomach.  Further, feeding someone is a noble pursuit. There are many aspects to it making food donation more than a simple charity.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

By doing so you act like a change agent. Lending a helping hand for the purpose does not just benefit the needy; it benefits you also by enhancing your virtues. So, let’s open our hearts and contribute to food donation drives.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

Caring and Sharing food with the needy benefits you as well.

You get filled with positivity and peace

Any kind of donation always has a feel-good vibe around it. It infuses a unique kind of peace and positivity in the donor. Associating yourself with any food donation activity is a nice way of giving back to society and showing gratitude.  After all, you are offering the service of the noblest kind – healthy and clean food to the hungry, free of cost. Naturally, you get filled with positivity and peace.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

You Feel Responsible Towards Society

Organizing a food donation drive is a great way of bringing together like-minded people, friends, families, and associates. You feel socially responsible by helping the needy and fulfilling their nutrition needs. Your endeavor also inspires other people to give and serve those who in need.  Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

You Support Free Education

Food donation by you also ensures that the fed can focus on the next important step in life – education. Many social service organizations are running schools and Gurukuls where children receive education free of cost. Assist these organizations by offering a nutritious meal for these children. By doing so you are supporting these organizations and also helping those children who want to study despite problems.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

Small Help Leads to Big Changes

When you donate money or resources for a social cause like food camps or food donation drives, you become a part of a massive pool of good-hearted people who are doing the same for the hungry. 

Your small contribution is further utilized in the execution of other programs meant for changing the lives of vulnerable people in society. 

So, your small contribution means a lot to many and helps to leave a big impact.Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada

When to Donate 

Arrange food donation drives in memory of your parents, grandparents and loved ones. It will make any occasion memorable. You can also donate food on festivals and auspicious days like Ekadashi and Purnima.

And if you want, go for Gupt Daan (Secret Help) on special days like anniversaries, birthdays, or any occasion of your wish. So, share your joy with the needy children and people who are hungry for any cause that is close to your heart.

Let’s feed the hungry now!Donate as Low as Rs 500 monthly for Dharmada