WITH PRIVILEGE COMES THE RESPONSIBILITY TO GIVE BACK

Dr. Evita continues to live in Bogulkunta, bang opposite the hospital, in her 100-year-old where her parents lived all their lives, where she and her siblings grew up and where the next generation finds their solace. “People ask me often why I continue to live in this house while there are several interesting options in the more happening parts of the city but the thought of moving elsewhere never occurred. For me, this house meant home. This is where I was born, my brother & sister were born, we grew up here and who can boast of the privilege of crossing the road to walk into your workplace? It’s a privilege that I have always been grateful for,” she narrates giving us a glimpse of her personality which values heritage and history, “Isn’t it still beautiful? We haven’t made any changes to the décor. It stays frozen in time with its soul intact,” she says referring to her house. We can’t help but agree wholeheartedly as we admire every single aspect including the stunning old trees in the garden surrounding the house.

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 “I have always been conscious of the fact that I am privileged. Whenever I pass by homes of the underprivileged and see the struggle people must go through to merely make both ends meet, I’m overcome with a sense of deep gratitude. With privilege comes the responsibility to give back, to contribute, to share and to do everything I can to only better the lives of my patients as a doctor but also as a human being to be more conscious of the impact that my lifestyle choices will have on our planet. Over the last decade or so, as I am getting on in age, I have been thinking of slowing down, of leaving this home to my nephews and nieces and moving to a place where I can put my roots down and be a part of like-minded community,” she says. 

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Her quest for that perfect sanctuary remained in vain until she discovered Organo Kandawada, “I can’t remember how I came to know of Organo. I think it was online that I saw pictures of Naandi and read about the community that offers rurban way of life. I was intrigued and fascinated at the same time,” she reminisces sharing that she reached out to the team over the phone and walked into Naandi. “It was one of the best decisions of my life. When I was taken through the presentation of Kandawada, I instinctively knew that I had found what I was looking. It was just what God ordered for this doctor.

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 “There comes a stage in every human being’s journey of life when we begin to think of aspects beyond ourselves. We begin to think in terms of adding value to the society at large. While as doctors, it does become a part of our lives in our chosen specialties but what I mean is in terms of altruistic contribution that has the sole intent of giving back. We begin to re-examine our priorities and start living more mindfully by being conscious of our choices. And the home we choose to live in and the community that we want to live becomes very pertinent in that sense,” she shares her thoughts. 

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“I found the price (cost of the Kandawada home) most reasonable. Honestly, I felt it wasn’t a lot for such a huge home being guilt in the lap of nature with endless spaces to explore, to contemplate, to introspect and to just be. Can we really put a number on a way of life? What appealed to me most was the social impact Organo communities are making in the surrounding villages environmentally and in terms of financial upliftment through upskilling the villagers, farmers and offering them employment. What also appeals to me immensely and that I am looking forward to eagerly is the community I will have the opportunity to be with, interact with and do meaningful work with. What more can I ask for?’ she asks, and we nod our heads in absolute admiration for this doctor who was born with a platinum spoon and yet has her heart in the right place.