Every Jain Visiting Palitana Should Visit Manav Parivar Trust
“Every Jain Visiting Palitana Should Visit Manav Parivar Trust”
“Every Jain who comes to or passes through Palitana should truly visit this place.”
For a group of visitors from Vadodara, a visit to Manav Parivar Trust became an emotional reminder of the importance of compassion, responsibility, and service to humanity.
They had not originally planned the visit. They came to know about the Trust through a friend—and when they were invited to visit, everyone immediately agreed.
“We Did Not Hesitate for Even a Second”
The visitors explained that they were travelling from Vadodara and came to know about Manav Parivar Trust through their friends.
When the suggestion was made to visit the Trust, everyone agreed immediately.
“Our friends told us that we should visit this place. Without hesitating for even a second, everyone said yes—we should definitely go there and do whatever we can for human service.”
That simple decision led them to an experience they had not expected.
Seeing the Reality Was Emotional
For some members of the group, it was their first visit to Manav Parivar Trust.
What they saw deeply affected them.
They were saddened to see how many people were living without the support of their families and how some had eventually been left without a safe place to live.
“After coming here for the first time and seeing all this, my heart feels very sad. There are so many people living in such circumstances.”
The reality was difficult to witness.
But alongside the sadness, they also saw something encouraging—the care and support being provided by the Trust.
“Their Families Left Them Behind, But You Took Care of Them”
One of the most emotional aspects of their visit was learning that some residents had been abandoned or separated from their families.
The visitors reflected:
“Their families have left them behind, but the way you take care of them here and the way you serve them is truly remarkable.”
Seeing this made them feel that society also has a responsibility toward such individuals.
“It Is Our Responsibility Too”
The visitors did not want their emotions to remain limited to sympathy.
They felt that witnessing the situation created a responsibility for them as well.
“We also have a responsibility. We should do something from our side.”
This became an important message from their visit:
Humanity is not only about feeling sorry when we see someone’s suffering.
It is also about asking ourselves:
What can I do?
Even a small contribution can become meaningful when many people come together.
A Special Appeal to Jains Visiting Palitana
The visitors had a specific message for the Jain community and for everyone travelling to Palitana.
Palitana is an important pilgrimage destination for Jains, and thousands of visitors travel to the city.
Their appeal was simple:
“As Bindiya-ben said, every Jain who comes to or passes through Palitana should truly visit this place and make an effort to contribute in whatever way they can.”
A visit does not require a large commitment.
It begins with simply coming, seeing the residents, understanding the work, and learning about the needs of the Trust.
“If We Call Ourselves Human, We Should Serve Humanity”
The conversation returned to a fundamental idea—what it means to be human.
If we have the ability to help someone who is vulnerable, then contributing to their wellbeing becomes one expression of our shared humanity.
The visitors felt that those who come to Palitana should take the opportunity to see the work at Manav Parivar Trust personally.
Come. Visit. See. Understand. And contribute according to your capacity.
A Visit That Created a Sense of Responsibility
The Vadodara group’s visit began through a friend’s suggestion.
But after seeing the residents and understanding their circumstances, it became something much more personal.
They saw people who needed care.
They saw a team providing that care.
And they realized that supporting such work is not the responsibility of one organization alone.
It is a shared responsibility of society.
Their message to every visitor travelling to Palitana is therefore worth remembering:
“If you are coming to Palitana, make sure you visit Manav Parivar Trust. See the work for yourself, and do whatever you can for humanity.”
Sometimes, a pilgrimage takes us to a sacred place.
And sometimes, along that journey, we discover another form of worship—serving humanity with compassion.
