This is Rakesh. He runs a second hand book stall near Andheri, Mumbai. You can rent a book from his shop for as low as Rs.10.
When asked if he makes enough, he said “People earn so they can spend money on something they want. I’m already surrounded by the one thing I’ve always wanted.”
When asked if he needed help, Rakesh said, “there are thousands of migrant workers dying out there. Support them and not me. I have all the food on my table and the privilege to sit at home and be safe.”
Location: Vijay Nagar, Marol, Opposite Hot Chips
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Rakesh takes care of the bookshop using his only arm. Imagine that! We’ve got all our limbs intact and yet, sometimes, we do our job as though we’re being tortured! This is an example of a person who loves, enjoys and appreciates what he does and shares it with everyone!
I will end with the verse from Matthew 6:21, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
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This story touched me. Thank you for sharing it and inspiring me.
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You are welcome! Your poems are wonderful, I have read a couple just now…
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Thank you, that’s kind of you to say.
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I suspect he is in more of a position to appreciate the plights of others.
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I believe so…
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He sounds like a great and interesting guy.
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Indeed! Thanks for reading! 💕
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This is such a beautiful post to ignite the feeling of gratitude within us. Thanks for sharing.
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You’re welcome…
Thanks to him!
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He is a beautiful gift to the planet. Thank You so much for this post!!! ❤️
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Thanks also, he is indeed an inspiration 💕
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My pleasure and yes! He completely is!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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❤
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He is truly remarkable – thank you.
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You’re welcome! Thanks to Rakesh!
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Love that and the pick with the man and his books
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💕 he is inspiring!
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Wow this is really inspiring!
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Indeed ❤️
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I wish to grow in character like this man. Thank you for the inspo today.
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Same here… 🙏
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Oh my goodness, I don’t often see generosity of spirit to that degree! How beautiful! Thanks for sharing & following me, Janis! I will follow you as well. 🌞
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Thank you! It was inspiring indeed!
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Wow, what an amazing powerful story. Thank you so much for sharing and it really does make you think! 🙏
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You are welcome! ❤ He is such a delight!
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Great post
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Thank you…
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