23-12-1995, Mumbai.
For two days, during Swamishri's meals, I had been narrating the stories of sacrifice of the volunteers who had come to serve at the Amrut Mahotsav in Mumbai. At the end, Swamishri called me and said, "Compile a list of those volunteers who are poor, have come here amidst great difficulties or have borrowed money to come here. We will help them. They have come here despite many hardships. They've stopped their work and business. When they leave here what will they do? You and Dr. Swami compile a list and decide. But we want to help - even if we have to give several lakhs of rupees."
All these volunteers had come to serve and earn Swamishri's blessings. But Swamishri was also deeply concerned about their welfare and keen to do whatever he could to help them.
- Sadhu Brahmadarshandas