Meaningfully, Bhaishree specifically addressed the differently-abled. He told them, (the ones we call "beneficiaries"), that we are grateful for the opportunity that they have given us. He told them his wish for their lives to improve both materially and spiritually and that they go on to live noble lives.
Bhaishree, in his gentle way, is a revolutionary. By speaking directly in this way, he is demonstrating the equality and potential of those assembled. He is leading by example to remove stigma. He is redefining the purpose of donors. He transforms the challenges of karma into the opportunity to progress. He transforms the attitude of pity towards a beneficiary into the donor feeling grateful for the opportunity to serve.
The camp, on 17th February, was the 32nd Aids and Appliances camp organised by the Ashram’s Ashirvad Trust for the Disabled. Such support camps have empowered tens of thousands in the past, enabling them to earn a livelihood, becoming independent and respected members of society.
The support camp was held in the Sayla Ashram premises, and tricycles, wheelchairs, chairs for patients having cerebral palsy, calipers, artificial limbs, crutches, folding walkers, hearing aids and canes for the visually impaired were distributed to beneficiaries. Educational kits were also given to children with learning difficulties, braille kits for the blind and low vision kits for those with impaired vision. Employment kits such as beauty salon kits, sewing machines and farming tools were donated as well.
