Inspiration Bytes: A millionaire at the feet of a saint

A Millionaire at the feet of a saint

The famous multi-millionaire of America, John D. Rock feller, on being motivated by his friends, reached Chicago to meet an Indian saint who was staying there. Many of the thoughts and ideas of the saint impressed his mind deeply. However he did not instantly like the idea of the saint:” Any wealth of a rich man which is not spent on relieving the sufferings of the masses is as good as wasted .The public has a right over the wealth which is earned from it “.

Rock feller left the place where the saint was preaching . The idea of the saint however kept on haunting him . On a deep reflection , he understood the import of the idea . He visited the saint again after some days and handed over to the saint some papers which contained many schemes of public welfare .He was very happy and said:’ I have been shown the true and straight path of life .Man is mortal and his name and fame are are immortal.” and the Rockfeller Foundation came into being. The Foundation has set up many Science Research centres, Hospitals, Agricultural Research Institutes , Educational Foundations and instituted many scholarships for researchers and students. All these are the result of divine vision of that saint .
The great saint was none other than Swami Vivekananda .