I sit here checking my emails and updates.....and there's something that attracts my attention an Auction!!
The word brings out all kinds of emotions. We wonder what is being auctioned and why.... secondly, we also know that for being auctioned the possession has to be worthy of being auctioned, I would say something that's been priceless for someone. That priceless thing at the moment is heart breaking!
It is this feeling that makes me write this post.
My grand mother used to tell us stories, stories of kings and queens. She would say that the kings had huge empires and the wealth of the state. I used to ask her how did they manage to do that and she would say by asking every household in the kingdom to contribute. That's how a part of the produce from every farmer would go to the kingdom. Similarly a part of every trader's goods would go to the king. The king in return would protect all the people and help the kingdom flourish. Simple story and simple logic.
Why do I think of this story and my late grandma today?
Vande maataram takes me to these thoughts. For whose who haven't heard of it yet...
Vande Maataram
It was the largest movement that united all the people of India before Independence. And it is now going to unite all the youth of the nation to come forward and vote.
The bikers of the country are uniting to undertake the largest ever biker movement to help build a bright future of this great nation. The movement is spearheaded by Bharadwaj Dayala, the first Indian to go around the world on his motorcycle.
The ride
The ride started from Mumbai on 15th March 2014, the core team of riders ride to each and every state capital, meeting and energizing the youth all along the way. They are not supported by anyone but the people of this country. No politics, no parties, no persons. It’s just the Call of duty! with the largest number of bikers coming to support the core team. The rally ends at New Delhi with the largest ever gathering of bikers in the world (the event will feature in the Guinness book of World Records).
The team is in Kolkata at the moment, the riders are on their own.
Message from Bharadwaj Dayala
"Good morning buddies. You know that Vande Maataram movement is not supported by any sponsors. All the riders are doing it at their own expense and for the cause of better India. Hence I have decided to auction my WORLD TOUR bike and support the Vande Maataram movement. All the riders will be fully funded from the proceeds of this bike sale.
I know everyone will be angry with me. But support me to support this cause.
FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT AWARE: THIS IS THE FIRST INDIAN BIKE THAT TRAVELLED AROUND THE WORLD, ACROSS 5 CONTINENTS AD 16 COUNTRIES, 47,000 KMS. BUT STILL DOING GREAT
( more details will follow soon)"
A noble idea for sure but for raising funds for the ride you can't be doing this. The planning of Vande Maataram was just a couple of days... Bharadwaj Dayala felt before his DreamLive project where he goes around the world on his motorcycle, he had to do something for his country- urge youngsters to vote. The event is going on as planned and beautifully. Vandemaataram has more than 15000 people who support the cause. The support and interest generated in less than a month, I see it as a huge achievement and in the right direction.
This time of the year companies take a bit of their time to allocate funds from the new budget for their organisations, so sponsorship is discussed and debated. I know the sponsorship will come eventually but the need is now. Probably that prompted Dayala to auction his pride possession. That clearly shows the passion that the man has and how he wants his bit to be done for the country.
I strongly feel that the people who support Vandemaataram must give a solution and a way out. Bikers ride from their heart and for their passion, must certainly show that heart and passion now. How, what and when... I don't know but the ride must be supported and believe me when it is accomplished, the satisfaction can be unimaginable. Truly rewarding and enriching yourself!
Give your thoughts on this would love to hear from you all.
Where there's a will there's always a way! .... that's the way forward..... believe in it today and forever!
PS: the team is in Assam now.
Details of the mission Vandemaataram: http://laxmitodiwan.blogspot.in/2014/03/a-revolution-called-vandemaataram.html
Check: https://www.facebook.com/Vandemaataram2014
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