Awakin Circle with Guest Speaker Vineet Saraiwala

Dear ones,

(Note the venue this fortnight is at  Rajshree Palace, Mehta's residence +  its on a Friday at 6 pm instead of the usual 7 pm on Wednesdays)

Coming Friday, we invite you to an hour of shared silence, followed by an hour or more of conversation, sharings and stories with our brother and dear friend Vineet Saraiwala. Vineet's journey is a testament to the power of embracing one's destiny while tapping into invisible gifts to serve others. The youngest (by a margin!) recipient of the IIMB Distinguished Alumni Award, winner of a National award by President of India, and a Shark Tank hero!, Vineet's story is one of profound transformation. Despite the challenges of Retinitis Pigmentosa, a condition that has left him (and his equally illustrious brother Anuj) 90% visually impaired, Vineet has become an inspiring figure, not just by overcoming odds in the traditional sense but by redefining what success means through service.

Vineet's adventures in endurance sports, like cycling in the Himalayas and completing numerous half marathons and trekking (including the mighty Harishchandra Gadh), are paralleled by his groundbreaking work in social inclusion. He founded "Atypical Advantage" which is into generating employment opportunities for thousands of people with disabilities, working with over 450 organizations as on date. Before that, Vineet's worked as the visionary behind the 'Sabke Liye' project at Big Bazaar, advocating for a more inclusive society. His profound gratitude and love for his mother remain a source of inspiration, reminding us of the importance of family and the unseen support systems in our lives.

As we gather tonight, let us open our hearts and minds to the wisdom and humility that Vineet embodies, and be inspired to act with compassion and purpose in our own lives. 

Below are the details ...

WHAT: Awakin Mumbai (Ghatkopar) Circle

WHEN: Jul 25, 2025 06:00 PM  

WHERE:  Residence of Bhupat & Anila Mehta at Ghatkopar East at

3rd Floor, Rajshree Palace,
Khimji Lane,
Landmark 1 : Opp Pooja Hotel, Exactly opp Kamdar Sweets
Landmark 2 : Off MG Road in the lane of Skyline Status, 

Ghatkopar East, Mumbai 400077. Maps : https://maps.app.goo.gl/S55vTWYr6qZV5iLE7 

Here is the flow for the evening :

6:00PM   An hour of collective silence; its unguided, without any instructions or music.
7:00PM   Guest speaker Vineet Saraiwala "Seeking Wholeness in a Broken World" : Stories, reflections and Q&A
8:15PM   Vegetarian meal

If you have not informed us already, kindly specify : 

...If you have restrictions regarding food (for e.g., Jain)
...In case you are not going to have dinner

...If you are RSVP-ing for more than one person 

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With smiles, 
On behalf of Awakin Mumbai community