Mangaluru, Jul 25: Two works 'Harekala Hajabba - A Social Worker of Rare Genre' and '101 Ways to Serve Humanity', English translations of books written in Kannada, were released at a function organised by Talent Research Foundation (TRF), Mangaluru on Saturday.
The book 'Aparoopada Samaja Sevaka Harekala Hajabba' was originally authored by activist Ismath Fajeer. First released in 2011, the book which encompasses the life and struggle of unlettered orange seller-cum-educationist Harekala Hajabba, was translated into English under the aegis of TRF.
Speaking after releasing the book, Dinesh Amin Mattu, media advisor to the Chief Minister of Karnataka, said that the society rarely recognised persons of great sacrifice in their present day.
The greatness of individuals such as Swami Vivekananda, Ambedkar and other social reformers were rarely remembered during their lives. While the Muslim community in coastal Karnataka is considered backward in the field of education, Harekala Hajabba is a pioneer for building schools for poor children by selling oranges, he said.
Speaking about the importance of social responsibility, Mr Mattu said that persons with social responsibility were capable of providing selfless service to the society. "The trouble in today's world is that humans have become insensitive; the ability to empathise is what makes us human. We do not need powerful leaders today, but individuals who can empathise with the less privileged," he said.
Ismail, lecturer at Madani PU College, Alekala, provided a brief introduction on the book and its author.
Dr Khwaja Nasiruddin, Dean of Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, released the book '101 Ways to Serve Humanity'.
Founder president of TRF Abdul Rauf Puthige presided on the occasion. Harekala Hajabba, Ismath Fajeer, Suleiman Shiekh Beluvai and others were present on the occasion.
TRF president Riyaz Kannur welcomed the gathering, while general secretary Abdul Hameed proposed a vote of thanks.
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