This wasn’t just an AI workshop invitation. It reshaped how I see education.
On April 2025, I received calls from Amreli from unknown teachers, inviting me for an AI workshop. I don’t charge for workshops, but since it was 500 km away, I planned a few extra sessions to make the trip worthwhile.
I reached Amreli a day early to meet Miniben. Mukundbhai Mehta sir picked me up for Babapur, 20 km away.
On the way, Mukundbhai briefly shared about Miniben (Mandakini Ben), and I was honestly speechless. At 65, she manages 15 schools, hostels, and more. Her father was a freedom fighter, she never married, and she runs an orphan house where children from 1.5 years to 22 grow up under her care. She raises them like a parent, even takes responsibility for their marriages, and in the case of girls, supports them till their first pregnancy. Hearing all this, my respect for her grew deeply, and I was excited to meet her.
He added, “Since you’re a guest, your dinner will be at her home. She won’t let your expense fall on the institution.”
That line stayed with me. Even though hundreds are fed daily, her ethics moved me. It felt like Gandhian thinking in action.
By the time we reached Babapur, it was dark. It didn’t feel like an institution, it felt alive and connected.
We went to Miniben’s simple home. She carried an energy that felt driven by purpose, not age.
And Mukundbhai was right, my dinner was ready with Miniben. After dinner, we started talking.
And slowly, the story of the place began to unfold.
Her father - Gunvantbhai Purohit
He was part of the Aarzi Hukumat movement, a fearless freedom fighter who constantly challenged the British with his sharpness and courage.
His time in jail with Mahatma Gandhi led him to embrace Gandhian values and non-violence.
After independence, instead of seeking power or recognition, he dedicated his life to rural education, quietly building institutions that transformed lives.
For nearly 70 years, he and his wife served this mission like parents. He left this world in 2016.
Miniben's Mother, Hasumatiben, focused deeply on education for women. Over her lifetime, she contributed to educating more than 17,000 women.
And now, Miniben continues the same work.
Listening to all this, I was speechless. This wasn’t a normal institution.
The next morning, I conducted an AI workshop for 100 teachers, most senior but highly curious.
After the session, as I was about to leave, Mukund sir handed me an envelope. I refused, saying I don’t take money for workshops, but he insisted, so I went to Miniben.
She said: “I know about your work. You are on a Big Mission. Your mission needs fuel, take this as a token of blessing” I accepted only ₹1000 as her blessing.
I returned from Amreli changed. Strangers became lifelong bonds. I learned that a mission is not work, it’s a life. At Sarvoday, everyone was family, and Miniben still feels like a mother to me. AI can amplify education, but not replace intent and lifelong commitment.
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