‘Pratibimb’ literally means reflection. For me it means a projection, of your heart, your mind and your soul; of you!

I was born blessed. Average kid, with no handicaps - physical or mental. To parents who could afford a good education for me. In a country which was free and democratic. Yet, it took me 24 years to get motivated, to do something beyond my selfish interests, beyond pursuing personal desires. I am young, educated and now am motivated. Motivated to bring about a change, in myself and a few others. The few others could be handful or more, but I am motivated to make a difference to the society. I know, and am doubly sure that there are other people, individuals and groups who are as motivated, if not more than me, to do the same. I need to find them, connect with them and work with them. 2+2 becomes 5, 5+5 becomes 14 and such growth does not follow a mathematical pattern. The growth I am talking about is the growth in the number of young, educated and motivated individuals. The force of the young brigade, the fortunate educated ones, the blessed ones working in the comfortable facilities of an MNC - this force is so huge, that it can and probably (and hopefully) would change the face of our nation, and of the world.

‘Pratibimb’ is just a medium. It can, should and would channelize the force, give it direction and meaning and make sure that results are obtained, goals are achieved and a difference is made. A few of my friends, who fall in the same bracket of young, educated, motivated professionals - All of them are rather excited about this idea. Of having an identity, a banner under which to join forces and function. All of them are rather skeptical too, about the feasibility. Would people join? Would they stick around? Would they be able to achieve something? Would it make a difference? I have joined. I am going to stick around. I would achieve as much is possible by me. And I would make a difference. If there are others who feel the same way, they are the people ‘pratibimb’ is looking for. ‘pratibimb’ does not want leaders, the motivation is what would lead us. ‘pratibimb’ does not need followers, the results follows. ‘pratibimb’ needs a ‘humsafar’, a journeyman, who walks beside, through think and thin and face everything that is a part of the journey.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you PRATIBIMB! The vision that I have for pratibimb is pretty clear, but to be a little more specific - It is time the torch is passed on people who are driven by the mere cause, of making a difference to the society. Not restricted by lack of resources, or knowledge and having connections in the right places (to pull a few strings, if required); they would be armed with the passion and desire to break the cocoon of red tapism and bureaucracy and narrow thinking and everything else that has been plaguing the society. Pratibimb takes off in a month’s time - exact details will follow. Anyone who believes that he has the ability, drive and focus to do what is required of us educated, young individuals can contact me. Just mail me at: sairam.natarajan@gmail.com or pass me yours by commenting on this. And we will get started, with making a difference.