As temperatures soar during the harsh summer, buttermilk (chaas) emerges not just as atraditional Indian drink, but as a vital remedy for dehydration. Rich in probiotics, electrolytes, and essential nutrients, chaas helps cool the body, aids digestion, and replenishes lost fluids, making it the perfect antidote for heat exhaustion.
Harnessing the power of this humble drink, Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care volunteers and Youth Group members launched a nationwide initiative to bring relief to the underprivileged. Spread across the months of April and May, Youth Groups and volunteers from Mumbai including Dahisar-Borivali, Ghatkopar, Matunga, Mulund, Navi Mumbai, Santacruz, South Mumbai and those from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Jaipur, Kolkata, Nagpur, Pune, Surat, Vadodara and Vishakhapatnam distributed over 2.3 lakh chaas packets. Chaas booths were set up in busy market areas, while pouches were distributed by visiting construction sites and high-traffic zones. Volunteers reached out to community workers, homeless individuals, and daily-wage earners, providing them with refreshing 250ml servings of chaas. The initiative was widely appreciated by the beneficiaries across locations.
By the Grace of Pujya Gurudevshri and supported by the indomitable spirit of over 565 volunteers, this effort not only quenched thirst but also highlighted the spirit of unity and compassion. It served as a reminder that simple acts like offering a glass of chaas, can bring immense comfort and joy, especially when temperatures rise and kindness becomes the greatest relief. The drive not only provided physical relief but also brought a sense of solidarity and care to those facing the harsh realities of summer….. one glass of chaas at a time.