In February 2009 I was invited by Madhu to be a part of a trip and therefore I traveled to Ahmedabad. What a beautiful trip that was! I was traveling with a whole lot of Filmmakers and Volunteers who supported Manavsadhana and Gandhi Ashram based in Gandhi Ashram. We travelled the in a Caravan called Nandini which went into the remote villages of Gujarat teaching cleanliness, Hygiene and sanitation to children and village communities.
I always dreamt of traveling in a caravan and there I was. The Lord knew my desire yet again. It is during this time when I walked into SEVA CAFE in Ahmedabad. I had no clue that that shoot at SEVA CAFE would result into my first documentary. I was flowing with what was available and the Lord work in me had begun.
Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
Psalm 37-5.
Seva Café - an enterprise run with the motto - "Athithi Devo Bhava/ Guest is God"
The film you are about to see showcases an enterprise - Seva Cafe, situated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat - that embodies the spirit of giving and making people feel welcome and loved. Yes, this cafe exists to propagate the essence of thinking beyond oneself, "money is not everything" and a pleasant life experience. Here, food is cooked and served by volunteers who also wait tables and clean utensils. The customer does not receive a bill but simply an envelope in which he or she can contribute as desired. Other channels of being that positive change are by inviting budding artists to exhibit their art work, and by ensuring a monthly contribution to a social cause, under any circumstance.
If you'd like to be make that difference or be that change you'd like to see in the world, it's worthwhile exploring this social venture at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RacbSIoax4&feature=channel_page
You might just be that one person to bring a smile on a stranger's face.
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