They say the Tsunami is a violent act of nature. So far it has left more than 100, 000 people dead and many more homeless. It is probably the most tragic event that has happened in this millennium.
My parents and brother were in the Lakshmi temple on the beach in Madras. Few hours later the dangerous tides struck the east coasts of India and wreaked havoc.
Perhaps it is Divine intervention, but my family was safe at home when it happened. Over the last 10 days, we have been watching in the news the stories of suffering, pain, anguish and in some cases hope.
Every time I watch the heart-wrenching scenes of people crying over the loss of their loved ones it is saddening.
Though in some ways, I feel lucky, but this has turned me to write this review to help out those in need.
In the Ramayana, Lord Rama was building the bridge across to Lanka. All the monkeys and bears were helping him out in that task. Some of the forest animals were helping him out. A small squirrel was deeply inspired to help. So it rubbed sand on its coat and ran into the seashore near the bridge and rubbed the sand into the sea. Legend has it that Lord Ram rubbed the squirrels back with love, as a token of his appreciation.
In this juncture, I would humbly request those who read this review to act like the small squirrel. Please contribute as much as you can. Also pass on the information to your friends and other people who can help out.
What are the ways people can help out?
Contributions to the various Tsunami relief funds is perhaps the best way. The various relief activities are(and not restricted to):
Prime Minister of India’s Relief Fund
Red Cross - https://redcross.org/donate/donate.html
Sarvodaya for srilanka- https://sarvodaya.org/
UNICEF - https://unicef.org/
The Hindu Relief Fund- https://hindu.com
Udavum Karangal- https://myhelpinghands.org/ (An Indian organization which we in Houston are glad to assist)
There are other organizations which are doing yeoman service in helping out people in need, which might need help. Unfortunately my knowledge is limited. Fortunately there are many well informed members here in Mouthshut.com who can help fellow members with that information. Please do your bit.
Over the past decades we have seen many acts of cruelty, selfishness, corruption and violence. There was a slow acceptance about the degradation of moral values in society. However watching the way in which people from all over the world help out those affected by the Tsunami, fosters hope for a better tomorrow.
Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu(May all live in peace)