| 2026-32Bosco&TeamRestoreMiddayMealForChildren |
| Veeraswamy Krishnaraj |
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One golden morning, when the sun painted the sky with soft shades of
honey and rose, Bosco set out on a cheerful picnic with his faithful
companions—Ramduth the monkey, Biscuit the dog, and Malini the cat.
Their destination was the enchanting Rainbow River, a place where
sunlight danced upon the waters and broke into seven shimmering colors,
like a necklace of living jewels.
But as they arrived, their smiles faded.
Something was terribly wrong.
The river no longer sparkled. Its waters lay dull and gray, like a
forgotten mirror. Flowers drooped as if tired of waiting. Birds sat
silent on branches. Even the fish hid beneath rocks, unwilling to greet
the day.
Nearby, children from the village stood quietly, their laughter gone.
“Our river has lost its magic,” one child whispered.
Bosco closed his eyes.
His yogic vision rose like a calm flame within him, and in that
stillness he saw the truth—high in the hills, the seven Crystal Springs
that fed the Rainbow River had been blocked by stones and debris after a
fierce storm.
Bosco opened his eyes.
“The river is calling us,” he said gently.
And at once, the adventure began.
Ramduth leapt from branch to branch, scouting the safest path through
the forest canopy. Biscuit trotted ahead, nose to the ground, sniffing
out hidden trails and warning of slippery slopes. Malini moved
gracefully beside Bosco, comforting frightened baby animals and clearing
tangled vines from their path.
At last, they reached the springs.
What a sight it was!
Seven springs shimmered before them—each glowing with a radiant color:
red like a ruby flame, orange like sunset fire, yellow like golden
wheat, green like fresh leaves, blue like the sky, indigo like twilight,
and violet like a dream.
But the waters were trapped.
Huge stones blocked their flow.
Without hesitation, Bosco and his friends set to work. Together they
pushed, lifted, rolled, and cleared. Sweat glistened. Effort grew. But
so did hope.
One by one, the springs burst free.
And then—
A miracle.
Streams of color rushed down the mountainside, weaving together like
ribbons of light.
Back at the village, the river awoke.
It shimmered. It sparkled. It sang.
Flowers lifted their heads. Birds filled the air with music. Fish leapt
in glittering arcs. And the children—oh, the children!—they laughed,
danced, and splashed in the rainbow waters.
That evening, the village celebrated with a grand Rainbow Festival.
Lanterns glowed like floating stars. Music filled the air. Tables
overflowed with fruit pies, sweet treats, and warm laughter.
Under the twinkling night sky, Bosco smiled and said,
“Whenever hearts work together, the world becomes colorful again.”
With blessings exchanged and goodbyes spoken, Bosco and his team
returned home.
But peace, as they knew, often brings the next call of duty.
And soon enough—
The phone rang.
On the other end was a worried voice.
It was Madan, the principal of a school in the town of Colepoor.
His words came quickly, filled with concern.
The school’s midday meal program—the lifeline for hundreds of
children—had been disrupted. Overnight, everything had vanished: pots,
pans, rice, wheat, vegetables, fruits—gone as though swallowed by the
earth itself.
Suspicion fell upon a band of roaming outlaws—remnants of a once-feared
group that had taken shelter in the nearby forests.
Children were now sitting in classrooms with empty stomachs.
Bosco listened quietly.
“We are coming,” he said.
Within hours, Bosco and his team arrived in Colepoor.
They met Madan, reassured the anxious teachers, and immediately arranged
for local eateries to provide meals to the children until the problem
was resolved.
“No child will go hungry,” Bosco promised.
Then, with calm focus, he turned his attention to the forest.
Through his yogic insight, Bosco discovered something important—the
outlaws were devoted worshippers of Lord Hanuman.
A plan began to take shape.
Bosco and his companions entered the forest, disguised as wandering
sages.
Then, at the perfect moment—
Ramduth stepped forward.
And grew.
And grew.
Until he stood towering in a forest clearing, radiant and powerful,
taking on the majestic form of Lord Hanuman himself.
His right hand rose in blessing (Varada Mudra). His presence filled the
air with awe.
The outlaws froze.
Trembling, they approached slowly, eyes wide with reverence.
Then came the voice—deep, echoing, and filled with compassion.
“My children,” said Hanuman, “do not fear. But listen well.”
“Turn away from wrongdoing. Live with kindness. Restore what you have
taken. Begin a new life.”
The forest fell silent.
The leader of the group fell to his knees.
“Forgive us,” he cried.
One by one, each of them stepped forward, bowing, seeking blessings, and
promising to change.
Beside the great Hanuman stood Biscuit and Malini, like gentle
guardians, watching over the moment of transformation.
The very next morning, the town of Colepoor witnessed a remarkable
sight.
The outlaws returned.
Not in secrecy—but openly.
They carried back every pot, every sack of rice, every basket of fruits
and vegetables. Nothing was missing.
In front of the school, before Madan, the teachers, and the children,
they took an oath in the name of Lord Hanuman—to leave behind their old
ways forever.
Tears of relief filled many eyes.
That very day, the school kitchen came alive again. Pots clanged. Fires
burned. Meals were served.
And laughter returned to the classrooms.
Bosco and his companions quietly took their leave.
No fanfare. No applause.
Only the quiet satisfaction of a world made a little better.
As they journeyed home, Ramduth swung happily beside them, Biscuit
trotted proudly, and Malini purred softly.
Bosco looked ahead and smiled.
For he knew—
Wherever there was trouble, hope was never far behind. |