By creating a conducive space, every individual's latent humane nature and purpose of gratitude can be kindled and nurtured, just as each part of a tree draws sustenance from the life-giving water that its roots receive.
Sparking and nurturing this humane nature is the guiding principle and underpinning mission of Mugavari. Our Foundation channelises education in diverse pursuits to shape lives, create identities, and transform futures for a synergistic learning space.
Every day, every living being goes through every moment of life with the indispensable involvement and committed care of those around them – both known and unknown – making our days complete and attainable.
Every second of our lives is enriched by the community that surrounds and supports us. The most crucial responsibility is that each individual life contributes to creating an extraordinary environment for every life to thrive with integrity.
ஒவ்வொரு நாளும், ஒவ்வொரு உயிரும் முகம் தெரிந்த / தெரியாத உயிர்களின் உதவியால் மட்டுமே முழுமையாக ஒரு நாளைக் கடக்க முடியும். ஏன், ஒவ்வொரு கணத்தையும் நம்மைச் சுற்றியுள்ளவர்களின் உதவியால் மட்டுமே நம்மால் நகர்த்த முடியும்.
ஒவ்வொரு கணமும் நாம் இயல்பாக நம் அடிப்படைத் தேவைகளை பூர்த்தி செய்வதற்கும், நம் உயிர் நோக்கம் நிறைவேறுவதற்கும் அற்புதமான சூழ்நிலையை உருவாக்கித்தந்த சமூகத்திற்கு நன்றி கடனாக நாம் செய்ய வேண்டிய அடிப்படைக் கடமை என்னவெனில், ஒவ்வொரு உயிரும் நேர்மறையாக வளர அற்புதமான காலச் சூழலை உருவாக்கித்தருவதே.
ஒரு மரத்தின் அடிநாதமான வேர்களுக்கு தேவையான தண்ணீர் ஊற்றினால், மரத்தில் உள்ள ஒவ்வொரு பகுதியும் பயன் அடைவது போல், ஒரு சரியான சூழ்நிலையை உருவாக்குவதன் மூலம் ஒவ்வொரு உயிர்க்குள்ளும் உள்ள மனிதநேயத்தை தூண்டிவிட முடியும்.
அவ்வாறு தூண்டிவிடப்பட்ட மனிதநேயமே, துன்பமிடப்பட்டவர்களுக்கு முகவரியாய் அமைய, கல்வியின் மூலம் ஒவ்வொரு மாணவர்களிடமும் உள்ள மனிதநேயத்தை தூண்டிவிட அற்புதமான சூழ்நிலையை உருவாக்கித் தருவதே முகவரியின் பிரதான நோக்கமாகும்.
Our students have succeeded in establishing themselves in diverse fields. They have worked with quiet confidence and diligence, overcoming multiple hurdles to reach their chosen career goals. Their resolute focus and ethical approach to their roles and responsibilities impact various stakeholder groups in multiple sectors. Their journey is a reflection of their resilience, fueled by gratitude & purpose.
Education is the only ladder for children from financially and socially deprived backgrounds to climb out of poverty and disempowerment. It is my wish and blessing that Mugavari Foundation’s efforts in this direction turn many more people into active participants in Bharath’s growth and transformation.
Swami Vimurtananda,
Adyaksha, Ramakrishna Math, Thanjavur
Mugavari Foundation is effortlessly carrying out a mammoth task of providing education to the underprivileged where the taxpayers money is utilized properly for a noble cause. “Unselfishness is God” – Mugavari Ramesh is seen as a living embodiment of unselfishness.
Periyavar CA G. Ranganathan,
GR & Co., Salem
The day one (1998) you joined my office as an articled assistant I saw and felt your flare in the educational needs of rural poor boys and girls. You have run a great mile and wish greater achievements in educating the rural poor. Conducting events like Mugavari Family Function will create an opportunity to help more students since Mugavari Foundation does not have propaganda or advertisement, brand of its own and insist that we conduct such functions regularly as it will serve as a basis to prove one’s authenticity and will also improve networking. I bless the School of Mugavari to achieve national success.
Padmashri CA T.N. Manoharan,
Former Chairman, Canara Bank, Chennai
The yeoman service being rendered by “Mugavari” is inspiring and if scaled up with the support and contribution of more and more noble souls, it can certainly transform the talented but poor youth into highly skilled manpower for the country. Let each one of us justify our existence in this world by sharing what we can through “Mugavari” and caring for the youth of India. May the Institution Mugavari grow from strength to strength in order to touch and brighten the lives of many of the deserving youth of this Nation. Jai Hind!
Mr. T.S. Krishnamurthy IRS,
Former Chief Election Commissioner of India, Chennai.
Mugavari Foundation commenced its noble journey in 2002 with a humble beginning to financially help a single student to do her medical course. Mugavari Foundation has now grown into a big movement for helping students without any discrimination, who are socially and economically backward students pursuing various courses in higher education. May God bless Mr. Ramesh and his team to scale further heights in the future plan of starting “School of Mugavari” based on our tradition and culture. I have no hesitation in commending this institution for guidance and support so that it grows from strength to strength as a result of which it would get National recognition.
Justice Prabha Sridevan,
High Court Judge (Retd.), Chennai.
The Mugavari Foundation has been rightly named by its founder Mr. Ramesh. Education gives us an identity and address. It is with this lofty objective that this Foundation has been started. It is very heartening to see the initiative of the “Vanavil” scheme . By this scheme, every person who passed out with the help of Mugavari will give back to the Foundation. My best wishes to Mugavari Foundation to realise the aim of education to all.
Dr. V. Iraianbu IAS,
Former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.
Mugavari Foundation is here to create a conducive space, to kindle every individual’s latent human nature. America’s newspaper “Washington Post” reports that Tamil Nadu is gifted with loads of talents and skillful resources. We should be proud that Mugavari Ramesh is investing enormous efforts in bringing forth these young talents to light and realize their dreams. I wish that the current Mugavari students should grow multifold and earn their identity by the impact they make on society.
Mr. M. Rajaram IAS,
Former Chairman, Tamil Nadu Lokayukta, Chennai.
“Give me a few men and women who are pure and selfless, and I shall shake the world.” As envisioned by Swami Vivekananda, Mugavari Foundation has got such selfless young minds and my heart leaps up with joy when I see the Mugavari students who are working to make their achievements as their own Mugavari (Identity).
Mr. C. Rajendiran IRS,
Former Vice Chairman, Settlement Commission Customs, Central Excise and Service Tax, Chennai.
It is heartening to witness the profound principles of ஒப்புரவு (Universal Benevolence) and ஈகை (Selfless Charity) from the திருக்குறள் (Thirukkural) being put into practice at the Mugavari Foundation. Operating without the need for promotion, the foundation’s actions speak for themselves. I am certain that Mugavari students will shine wherever they go, leading lives of unwavering righteousness because of the strong moral ethics and virtues instilled in them in Mugavari Foundation.”
Padmashri Palam Kalyanasundaram,
Founder, Anbu Palam, Chennai.
Mugavari Ramesh is a living embodiment of Mahakavi Bharathiyar’s words – “Rather than establishing a thousand food shelters or building ten thousand temples, providing education to one poor person earns a crore time more merit (Puniyam)”. “The soul of India lives in its villages. If the village progresses, India will progress” is a cornerstone sentiment of Mahatma Gandhi. For this to become a reality, we need a ‘Mugavari’ Ramesh in every village. Mugavari Ramesh is a living example that neither wealth, position, nor education is required to serve the needy; it simply takes a good heart.
Dr. P.S. Sreemathi,
Cardio-Vascular and Thoracic Surgeon, Chennai
Mugavari has nurtured a community of selfless, service-minded doctors who are eager to give back to society. The foundation’s ultimate purpose will be fulfilled when each of these doctors treats every patient like their own family, providing high-quality healthcare infused with genuine empathy.
Dr. V. Ponraj,
Scientific Advisor to Former President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, Chennai
Just as Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s childhood dream of flying eventually became our nation’s shared ambition, Mugavari Ramesh is sowing seeds of high aspiration in the lives of his students. The most fitting way for each beneficiary to honor his legacy is by serving as a brand ambassador for the Mugavari Foundation, demonstrating its profound social impact through their own selfless deeds.
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