🌧️ Social Care in Action: A Rainy Day That Taught Me Real Leadership

 

🌧️ A Rainy Morning, A Heartfelt Lesson — 4th July 2025

Today, something unexpected happened — something that moved me deeply and taught me a real-life lesson in empathy.

While getting down from the bus to attend college at MES College of Arts & Commerce, it suddenly started raining heavily. I rushed near a bank to take shelter — just hoping not to get drenched.

That’s when I saw him.

An elderly man, standing alone in the rain, crying.

He came up to me and asked, “Are you from Karnataka?” I said no, and gently asked what had happened.

With tears in his eyes and in broken words, he told me that his son and daughter-in-law had abandoned him. He was left alone, without food, money, or any idea how to get back home. He needed just ₹260 to return to his village in Karnataka.

💭 I Could Feel His Pain — In His Silence

I don’t have much myself — I’m a college student. But I gave him what I could: some snacks and a little money. I didn’t want him to feel invisible.

I asked my friend to help too. Together, we approached others and explained his situation. We even tried calling helpline numbers and NGOs, but sadly couldn’t get through to anyone.

Still — we didn’t give up.

🚌 With Collective Effort, We Made It

Through small contributions and support from those around us, we were able to raise the full amount. Finally, we watched him board a bus to return to his village — safe and hopeful.

The relief in his eyes, the blessings in his voice… it’s something I will never forget.

🌟 What This Moment Taught Me

This wasn’t just about money or rain.
It was about human connection — a reminder that kindness doesn’t need a position, a badge, or power. It only needs intention.

As a UPSC aspirant, I dream of serving the nation.
But that day, I realised — you don’t need a uniform to serve. You only need a heart that listens.

🙏 I’m Grateful for That Day

4th July 2025 will always stay with me.
It taught me more than any classroom ever could — about compassion, leadership, and the kind of person I hope to be.

✍️ Written by Roshni Kumari

UPSC Aspirant & B.Com Student
“Believer in small acts of kindness and the power of listening.”

UPSC Aspirant, Kindness, Life Lessons, College Diaries, Humanity, Social Impact, Leadership, RoshniWrites


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