Bureau (Amarjit Singh Khajuria): “The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.” With these words, our University Vice-Chancellor began his convocation address, offering graduating students both degrees and wisdom. He reminded us that life outside the university would bring constant challenges, but resilience and adaptability would help us face them. True fulfillment, he said, does not come from personal success alone, but from contributing to society by mentoring, volunteering, and uplifting others.
His message resonates even more today as we witness the devastating floods triggered by heavy rains across India and other parts of the world. These disasters, often worsened by human activity and climate change, have left behind destruction on a massive scale. Homes and villages have been washed away, lives lost, and livelihoods destroyed. Agriculture, businesses, and livestock lie in ruins, while displaced families face the looming threat of waterborne diseases.
Rehabilitation will demand enormous resources, but more importantly, compassion and collective effort. The Sikh teaching “Gharib da muh, Guru di golak” (The mouth of the poor is the coffer of the Guru) reminds us of our moral responsibility to help those in need. Donations, when directed wisely to trustworthy organizations, can provide vital support to rebuild lives and communities.
At such times, service to humanity is not just a virtue but a necessity. By extending a helping hand, we give true meaning to life and bring hope to those struggling to survive and recover.
