Last night we visited Seva Cafe on CG road in Ahmedabad. If you are planning to come to A'bad anytime soon you must come to this cafe. It's not like any cafe you've been to where you spend $5 on a latte and get lousy service. This cafe not only has amazing food, the people who work there are all volunteers, including the cook. The definition of Seva is volunteer work; selfless service; work offered to God. That is exactly what they practice here. On top of providing a very humble atmosphere the food is of no charge. After you complete your meal an envelope is placed at your table and you can pay whatever you wish for your meal 100 rupees or five rupees, it's up to you. They also have a place for local artists to display their artwork and often have poetry nights. They also list the profits they make and all goto to local charities or families.
My cousins and I have volunteered tonight to either serve, wash dishes or help out whatever way we can. Today we visited Manav Sadhna where Rakhee is volunteering at and our dear friend Pinki was several years ago. They were cleaning the ashram for Diwali. Manav Sadhna is at the Gandhi Ashram (where Gandhi used to live and practice). We visited the largest slum in Gujarat and sat in on a preschool session. It such a delight to see these little three year olds sing and recite their ABC's. The organization is amazing in the work that is has done in Ahmedabad. We sat and met with the director Virenbhai who is truly an inpirational man.
Keeping cool. Thanks for reading!
~ Margee
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