They Feed Their Ancestors, But Who Will Feed Them?

There are journeys in life that test not only the body, but also the spirit. For countless pilgrims who walk miles in faith, carrying prayers for their ancestors and loved ones, these journeys are sacred. Many of them arrive empty-handed, hungry, and exhausted, yet their hearts remain full of devotion. 

They come to offer food for the souls of their forefathers, a centuries-old Hindu tradition observed deeply during Pitra Paksh. But the truth is painful. While they give food in remembrance of their loved ones, they themselves often go without a single meal.

Among them are sadhus, who renounce everything for a life of devotion. They cannot beg, nor do they easily receive food. They sit silently under trees or near the ghats, their bodies weak but their spirits unbroken.

 There are mothers who have traveled for days, fathers who save every coin just to reach the holy place, and children who walk beside them on empty stomachs. Their only strength is faith.

Pillars of Hope is not as an organization, but as a living hand of compassion. The foundation believes a simple truth: when you serve the hungry, you serve God Himself. 

With this belief, they dedicate themselves to offering food, clean water, and even medical aid to those who come on these sacred journeys. Each plate of food is not just a meal, it is dignity restored, it is hope rekindled, it is life sustained.

During Pitra Paksh, the need grows even greater. Thousands gather to perform rituals for their ancestors, offering food in their memory, believing it reaches their souls.

But what about those who make these offerings while battling hunger themselves? What about the sadhu who has given up the world, yet has not eaten for days? 

Pillars of Hope exist for them. For the ones who give, yet receive nothing; for the ones who arrive with empty hands, but hearts full of faith.

Every rupee, every morsel counts. But the reality is harsh. There are too many to feed, and the foundation does not have the funds to sustain this selfless mission. 

The lines of the hungry grow longer, and the vessels of food run dry too quickly. Without support, too many will continue to go to bed with nothing but water and hope in their stomachs.

And yet, there is a light in the darkness. Each time a donor steps forward, each time a hand contributes, it is not just feeding a person, it is performing an act of worship. 

To give during Pitra Paksh is to honor not only the ancestors, but also the living souls who stand before us in hunger.

So donate today and don’t let the ones that serve others go hungry!