The Joy Of Giving : Narayanan Krishnan at TEDxGateway

TO GIVE WITHOUT A REASON
Narayanan Krishnan (Born 1981) is an Indian chef turned social worker. He quit his career as a leading chef and began supplying meals to the homeless in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India, beginning in 2002.
With a degree in hand and future in sight, Narayanan was on his way to be an award-winning chef at a 5-star restaurant in Switzerland.
All it took to change his plans forever was a walk on the streets of his home town of Madurai, India. It was then that he was taken aback by an elderly man lying on the side of the road. This man was starving and filthy. Narayanan reached out to this old man who placed his frail, wrinkled dirty hand upon his. This was a defining moment.
Narayanan decided in this moment that helping this man and those in need would be a life well-lived, providing him the happiness and fulfillment he had yet to experience until this moment.
Though many of the people helped by Narayanan need much more than a meal, it was a good place to start and so Akshaya's Helping in H.E.L.P. Trust was established as a charitable organization based in India.
Starting in 2002, utilizing his own personal savings, Narayanan fed around 30 people. In 2003, he began to serve freshly-cooked meals, and has since served over 1.7 million meals as of August 2011.
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[@ris2s]

These are the men that deserve recognition...!They deserve Padma Bhushan and all those awards not random celebrities...

[@mamalovesthebeach437]

When his dad spoke that was it for me . . . beautiful!

[@mohammedadnankamal9791]

Respect love and salute from Pakistan

[@maangamandai]

You (we) should be proud of Abdul Sattar Edhi and his foundation which has done great service to humanity. A noble soul who was never considered for Noble price.

[@zariasyed]

i feel very small in front of him....may ALLAH swt reward you high for this. I salute you.

[@clifflove]

You look beautiful. Not small

[@AbhiramRamachandran]

There is only a very small percentage of such people like Narayan Krishnan in this world. A big salute to him. :)

[@KidToyTesters]

Mr. Krishnan is one of our favorite human beings. You inspire us through your actions and your story has touched our hearts. The world is a better place because of you. We give back to our community and causes that we believe in more than ever before.

[@salimmdas123]

The one man whom i want to meet in my life

[@Krishnapaints]

When i am looking at this tears rolled down.want to do something like this dont know how to start

[@vishwap844]

For the first time I'm feeling bad about youtube for having only one LIKE button

[@KeithSudano]

This man walks the walk. So many of us just talk the talk.

[@Moshimoshism]

Earnest, straight and no bullshit, I don't even see a hint of pride in his straightforward delivery. How many people are made like this? This world is a better life because of him and others like him.

[@user-kt4xw1kv5y]

Tears are speaking for you.....

[@rahman9078]

your are the real hero sir....

[@nikhilshah271]

Today,I came across this KZbin video. I met Narayana & Krishna. Life FULL FILLED.

[@bormeepai_nobody]

YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION TO THIS WORLD.. THANKYOU THANKYOU FOR YOUR EXISTENCE.

[@MYPHAT05]

This man is a bridge between kindness and oppression..... he is a Saint.

[@crimefire]

at last found an human on earth ...

[@slwlyawakend66]

This shows just how much impact a single human can have on a community as well as society. We strip away the Titles the reality sets in. We are all Just Humans needing the same basic necessities. Bless All, Love All!

[@swatipachory2262]

Narayan krishnan sir is doing a grt work ..

[@hinakousar6356]

sir you are great!!!!!!!

[@p.a.5724]

A true hero Indeed

[@prakashnatarajan1171]

read about him quite some time back. inspirational

[@Funandconsciousness]

Almost no words about HOW ... only the giving of help to those less fortunate.

[@prasadvennelaganti7170]

Absolutely breathtaking personality: I bow and touch your feet, man.

[@mmsabre7931]

When his father started to speak, tears rolled down my face.

[@sandeeptella9790]

same here bro.... tears just rolled down my cheeks when his father started speaking about his son...

[@TheVisu309]

We Salute You Sir.!! Neither Film Star Nor A Crickter Has Inspired Us As You. Proud To Get Born In The Same Land Of You...

[@mrodperez91]

What an amazing human. A true hero

[@bathiya01]

hatsoff brother

[@sunquarianoble6067]

that guy is so amazing .... :)

[@maheshareddy]

your positive attitude towords india is immense , i thank that India had got many such super hero's., great job superstar ...

[@satyakishorejoga7607]

Havnt seen grt person like you

[@arnipskumar3245]

Wow...what a soul...so human. Makes you think of our own lives..🙏

[@gobinthiran]

Wow I salute sir, Respects from Sri Lanka

[@35pri2ish]

this man is such a great inspiration..today i try to give back to the society..ive put some kids off the streets into school...seeing him in my teens doing great work..bless you sir..u definitely inspired me..

[@Sugaplum7777]

amazing

[@pollux901]

No words ... God bless you ... 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@mazharalibhatt4416]

Masallah!! You are truly a Person with heart . I am touched by your noble cause. My Almighty Allah keep you healthy so that you can serves people more. We need more people like you!!

[@sandeepv5111]

be the change you want to see in the world..!!!

[@bernadinealbih1875]

you are really a great man.. I salute u sir.!! God bless u always...

[@bathiya01]

we want these type of people in evry country to inspire wat humanity is and wat social obligationa we all are bound to

[@amiladesilva5283]

Wonderful Amazing Beautiful Human Being.

[@jishnurks]

A big salute sir with all respect

[@shunyam56]

"My poor me", "My tale of woe", yeah they are gone far away after I saw this clip. Thanks.

[@pm-ve6ic]

A great hero indeed!

[@AbdulRahman-jx2vn]

Great work,Great Man helping poorest of the poor

[@kumar7359]

It's very heart fulfilling to see what Mr. Krishnan is doing to fellow humans through his noble work. But when he says that Brahmins are against him, it certainly could not include his parents and many well wishers who are of that community. The many barbers didn't cooperate as well doesn't mean all of them are mean. Kindly desist from making sweeping allegations against a race or community to get some bouquets from some hate mongers. It is just gas. All the best. Have no prejudices.

[@maheshrahora7535]

I am glad & proud of mr Narayanan Krishnan 🫶🫡

[@nehaarafiq6648]

A man who is carrying more responsibility for his country Salute from Asia

[@CHANTIP]

wow !!!! heart of Gold - amazing.

[@peterrichardzdrenka]

Fantastic if more of us were like this the world would be a better place x

[@MBADM]

God bless your work .

[@dharmaboy75]

Yeah I was amazed and touched by his view on humanity. I added his organization to one of the many i donate to. His Compassion is a great example how I wish to change the way i do things and help others.

[@MrAustina60]

Amazing man

[@SibyVarghesecherian]

Your are right.. every street every state has a Krishnan.. you are an inspiration for them to come out in the open.

[@nagarajansambasivan2009]

His noble dedicated service is amazing and wonderful. People must devolop similor mind of dedication

[@89ashajose]

There's a special place in heaven for you Narayanan Krishnan

[@maheshrahora7535]

God has given him a golden heart ❤

[@lokesh1359]

Hats off to his guts. Many of us including myself got little less of it

[@SakisKoukouvis]

He is a great human being!

[@indoom666]

because I like when people make a big deal bout it

[@bharathsam5354]

A Great Salute to Man of Humanity

[@diziner1]

I am not worthy. Bless this man!

[@LizzChristed]

My HERO!!

[@kishanat22]

Salute to ***Narayanan Krishnan on Janmashtami ( Krishnastami)

[@thamizhselvan8658]

Great my co-human...

[@user-ug3bm2iu9o]

God bless you Sir..the only thing that you keep in life are those you give away which is LOVE!

[@rahman9078]

god bless you...

[@srinivasanr9613]

It is because of people like you brother the world is still there,humble pranam to you, may God bless you _ Meenakshi srinivasan

[@healinglightspa]

I'M CRYING BROTHER, MAY YOU LIVE FOREVER♥

[@chaitanyaseetala5745]

Great work,, really inspiring👍🏽

[@vanisrig4104]

The Real Hero this Life

[@famidhabanu6805]

Love and respect from kerala

[@peterrichardzdrenka]

God bless you Narayanan Krishnan

[@Lambomatic1]

God bless you, respect you so much.

[@prakashpanchal6993]

One of the best noble work I have ever seen my life.

[@Scottsteaux63]

Truly an amazing man.

[@psaikrishna1]

On watching this Vedio, No words came from my heart. Such a great man. Great.

[@shafiphm]

great man

[@phylliscobb5076]

May God give me the courage to live from such love and service.

[@katia72747]

+Phyllis Cobb i thirst for the same thing there is no greater service but to help another in their need the male equivalent of Mother Theresa

[@opaque1231]

amaazing man. may god bless him with more! true good human beings are like him. wish therr were mlre like him xxx

[@akdasgupta9818]

I pray for u man. May u succeed in ur mission.

[@venkateswararaokanagala2640]

Great Its true Gods are with us as a human

[@spinningthirdeye]

What he's doing looks very hard, but once you start being helpful/volunteering/etc., it gets easier, and you ignore the people telling you that you are wasting your time. Start with baby steps.

[@anilshankarm]

God Bless You....

[@karenfereira91]

A very touching story..

[@tejkaist]

he is my hero . i love u so much ! i hope hard to met u some day and work with u for all that peopple who need help.

[@residenz23]

Sorry Talking in my Language. Es sollte mehr Leute wie dich geben um diese Welt besser zumachen ! Keep on what you doing!

[@anishaverma7900]

god bless him

[@zoyarohit9274]

Really hays off to u sir

[@hildiehofmann4658]

how wonderful is this man...this best talk i have seeen in long long time if not ever. bless you, sir. xox

[@rathodindrajeetsinh1314]

Salute to his greatness👍🙏

[@ramckishore]

Great Person..Real Bharat Ratna.

[@OpinionsMatterNamesDont]

Mr. Narayanan Krishnan - you ended me up with a lot of respect for you; goosebumps, moist eyes and a sense of pity on myself! I'm an atheist because I believe in only people like you!!!

[@nirmalr6286]

God bless you

[@bellali728211]

This can touch anybody's heart ! As a human we can always do better than our life

[@MJKhan20]

bless him...what a great guy...!!

[@nandamahi5765]

big salute

[@chandrasegaran4542]

What a great man

[@kellykelleher7321]

Bless All Our Hero's

[@careerexploration8578]

Grt

[@o0mary0o]

Awesome person!