Maitri helps restore dignity and hope to destitute widows.
We arrived at Maitri’s ashram in the holy city of Vrindavan and were welcomed by rows of widows sitting cross legged, waiting for a meal.
Immediately after taking off our shoes, we were given buckets of food and ladled a nutritious mid-day meal onto each of the widows plates.
Though the language barrier prevented us from talking, it seemed our smiles and interest in these destitute widows brought a sparkle to their eyes.
My India has taught me that the joys of serving one another eclipse the joys of receiving.