Dharavi is said to be a slum, but one of the biggest in either Asia or the world. Even though passed Mumbai at times, en route to other place, never had the chance to visit the sacred place. Now the book by Rashmi Bansal and Deepak Gandhi make it a feeling. A feeling that makes one uneasy of not visiting it. Now reading their book "Poor Little Rich Slum". Shall revert after reading. Good bye, reader friends!
The Dharavi
tangle.....
Starting Dharavi
reading was rather easy. But once one is in Dharavi, it is not easy
to come out. Dharavi people are simple minded having concern for
each other near by, regardless of religion, region or colour. But
the lack of amenities and space is always a concern. When one is
illiterate and without an assured meal a day, all such thoughts go
away. Once, the number of meals are good enough for sustenance, one
thinks of a family and the needs of bringing up children come up.
It is here, the
people of Dharavi wins laurels in that they help each other and has
thrown up so many 'do gooders' who have selflessly thrown themselves
into the realm of helping others around! That too, in utter disregard
of the fact they would have made a fortune if they had cared!
