It’s the experienced, the elderly, and the seniors who often teach us valuable lessons in life. Earlier, an elderly couple from Karnataka selling unlimited homely food at just ₹50 showed it that it’s not always about money. Now, this dadi ji is teaching us how to be self-reliant, determined, and honest.
A while back, a video of an old woman selling chocolates on a Mumbai local train to earn a living went viral online after it was shared by Delhi Commission For Women Chairperson Swati Maliwal. You can see how relentless this woman is. Not to miss her sweet smile.
किसी की ज़िंदगी आराम है, संघर्ष किसी की ज़िंदगी का नाम है। ये महिला और इनके जैसे हज़ारों लोग जो मेहनत कर दो वक्त की रोटी कमाते हैं, हो सके तो उनसे सामान ज़रूर खरीदें। pic.twitter.com/zKXU3oIE8w
— Swati Maliwal (@SwatiJaiHind) September 5, 2022
Taking to Twitter, social activist Harteerath Singh Ahluwalia shared how he along with his team managed to find dadi ji after a video of her selling chocolates on Mumbai local trains went viral.
It took them close to 48 hours to look for the cheerful dadi ji in Mumbai.
We found Dadi ji- with your support!😊
After 48 hours of day and night search and some 12 changes of local trains in Mumbai today, we finally found Dadi ji. pic.twitter.com/DpwAnuWKKB— Harteerath Singh Ahluwalia (@HarteerathSingh) September 7, 2022
They were touched by how the old woman would change multiple trains, carry the load of her goods and go station to station selling chocolates to make a living. That’s why they decided to help her by offering her some money.
It started with a random video that we came across on social media where Dadi ji could be seen selling some stuff on a local train in Mumbai to earn a living. Our team immediately jumped into action and set out to find her with a resolve to help her in whatever way we could. pic.twitter.com/Uzyr9O4hAZ
— Harteerath Singh Ahluwalia (@HarteerathSingh) September 7, 2022
But the lady refused to take it from them. Hence, they decided to buy all that she had.
After much effort when we finally found her today, to our sheer surprise, Dadi-ji declined any monetary help. We then bought all the chocolates that she was selling. pic.twitter.com/SB3zW5QrtA
— Harteerath Singh Ahluwalia (@HarteerathSingh) September 7, 2022
“Dadi exudes sheer determination, uncompromising self-worth, and honest love for life that sets her apart. We will now meet Dadi every week & will try and help her in whatever way we can. For now, our heart is full of respect and love for Dadi & hands overflowing with chocolates,” Ahluwalia tweeted.
Dadi exudes sheer determination, uncompromising self-worth and an honest love for life that sets her apart. We will now meet Dadi every week & will try and help her in whatever way we can.
For now our heart is full of respect and love for Dadi & hands overflowing with chocolates
— Harteerath Singh Ahluwalia (@HarteerathSingh) September 7, 2022
The old woman’s honesty and dedication impressed many online.
Hats off to this lady! Such grit! Much respect.
— Ameet Datta 🇮🇳 (@DattaAmeet) September 7, 2022
Dadi ji sending hugs and prayers your way. Your smile and shining eyes will light up millions of faces. God protect you always. Paaji thank you for your effort in connecting Dadiji with the world!
— khan (@coffeewithkhan) September 8, 2022
see the smile on her face, it’s like saying I may have many problems but will conquer everything with a smile 😍
— Impranay (@Impranay21) September 8, 2022
Dadiji’s smile is so content. Smile tells me how wonderful person is & more beautiful heart she has. 💝💖
— Priya Kapadia (@2601pk) September 8, 2022
Wow 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 https://t.co/IMvL4tnNks
— Aroosa Ahmed (@iAroosaAhmed) September 8, 2022
Act of humanity https://t.co/J8RAEumrkk
— Usaman Khan (@khanusaman) September 8, 2022
People don’t understand self esteem work and work culture. Not everything can be solved with a handout. https://t.co/oMmoyzq9q6
— Manish Sharma (@lion_india) September 8, 2022
She knows how to catch a fish. She will feed herself. She is a inspiration for many. https://t.co/Vz5ssSDVDU
— Ak (@Ialalalalae) September 8, 2022
Wow thanks for inspiring us, Great efforts, keep it up https://t.co/OLfmzkLNf0
— Inderjeet Kaur (@ikaurs2009) September 8, 2022
I’m literally crying with happiness, this is too good!! What a heart warming story. https://t.co/e2QYwhvQlQ
— Angie (@akrred) September 8, 2022
Old people deserve to spend the remainder of their life in peace not struggling to earn to a livelihood.
It is still a sad reality for most of our country.
But people like these help and contribute towards teh cause for betterment ♥️ https://t.co/NtBKjNmYHs— kleen (@left_ya_right) September 7, 2022
This dadi knows how to earn and is certainly not dependent on alms from people. Kudos to those who came forward to help her. She’s truly an inspiration.