NGO highlights Krishna’s teachings of compassion, love, and service through grassroots initiatives

New Delhi, 16 August 2025

HRDS India, a national NGO dedicated to the upliftment of tribal and marginalised communities, celebrated Janmashtami with underprivileged children, highlighting the festival as an occasion to blend devotion with social responsibility. The joyful participation of children brought alive the essence of Krishna’s teachings—compassion, love, and protection for the vulnerable.

On this occasion, Guru Atma Nambi said, “Lord Krishna’s life reminds us that standing by dharma means protecting those in need. Every act of compassion is a step towards divinity. True celebration of Lord Krishna is not in rituals alone but in how we treat the weakest in society. If we can extend a hand to an orphan, feed a hungry child, or support a struggling family, that is worship in its highest form. HRDS India’s initiatives—whether housing for the poor, empowering tribal women, or providing healthcare—are living expressions of Krishna’s timeless message.”

He further stressed that the only solution to modern-day problems, be it violence, inequality, or despair—is love and pure devotion to God. “When we cultivate love in our hearts and surrender with pure devotion, our actions naturally align with service to humanity. That is when real transformation begins,” he added.

Echoing this vision, Aji Krishnan, Secretary of HRDS India, said, “Janmashtami is not just about devotion but about responsibility. When we build homes for landless families, support women to start their livelihoods, or provide healthcare in remote villages, we are putting Krishna’s values into practice. Our work is an effort to ensure that no community is left behind.”

Through its flagship programmes such as Sadhgraha (Housing for tribals), Jwalamukhi (Women empowerment and entrepreneurship), Karshaka (Organic farming and sustainable livelihoods), and Niramaya (Healthcare access in rural areas), HRDS India continues to translate the spirit of service into action.

The celebration with children was a reminder that Janmashtami is not only a festival of devotion but also an opportunity to spread love, care, and hope among those who need it most. Just as Krishna protected the vulnerable, HRDS India remains committed to standing by the marginalised and bringing positive change at the grassroots.