The term “philanthropy” was first used by the Greek playwright Aeschylus in the fifth century BCE. It stood for “love of humankind.” Today, philanthropy refers to charity in all its manifestations and is sometimes described as providing “time, talent, and fortune” to improve the lives of others.
Making a financial contribution, such as a donation to a cause you like, is one way to demonstrate philanthropy. Giving your time is another way to show generosity. You may volunteer at a food pantry, teach a teen, or participate in any other activity that tries to improve people’s lives. Therefore, regardless of how much riches a person has, a philanthropist is someone who demonstrates these traits.
The goal of a philanthropist is to make the world a better place for others. Philanthropists are guided by their desire to solve the problems of others through any means possible. To become a philanthropist, a person can offer “time, talent, or fortune” to accomplish good, but by acting strategically, you can improve the impact of your generosity.
The work done by philanthropists is adored by people globally, as through their work, happiness is spread. Several philanthropists, such as Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy, have made the world a better place through their valuable contributions.
The decorated Dr. Chandra Bhanu Satpathy is a retired Director General Police from Indian Police Service. He had made countless contributions to education, literature, music, and culture. Dr. Satpathy visioned creating educational institutes with equal rights for every child regardless of financial background. He made this dream come true by becoming the chief Patron to several schools across India by becoming their chief Patron and implementing his vision.
Moreover, he ensured he helped people through his time, wealth, and skills. The retired General has helped develop 250 spiritual and philanthropic centers. He has constantly been a spiritual leader to all his followers and has gone through each limit to ensure every person receives their fundamental rights, such as education.
In a large country like India, dealing with natural calamities is difficult for everyone. However, Dr. Satpathy has always offered assistance through the Shirdi Sai Global Foundation & CBS Cultural Foundation,of which he is the founder chairman. The charitable institutions promoted by Dr. Satpathy have left a footprint across the globe, including the USA, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Canada, and India. He leaves a robust blueprint of his ideas where ever he goes.
Shirdi Sai Global Foundation undertook relief and rehabilitation work in the flood-affected areas of the State of Uttarakhand in 2012, the cyclone-affected areas of the State of Odisha in 2013, and the flood-affected Jammu & Kashmir in 2014. CBS Cultural Foundation donated 21 oxygen concentrators to Odisha State Medical Corporation Ltd. (OSMC) during Covid pandemic.
Dr. Satpathy is also care for the animals. In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, a veterinary clinic offers free medical attention to sick or injured animals.
- Helping the Differently Abled: Dr. C B Satpathy is the Patron of ‘Swabhiman’, a society in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, which aims at the noble cause of working towards establishing self-determination, equal opportunities and self-respect of the disabled people. Dr. C B Satpathy is also the Chief Patron of ‘Anjali’, an allied organization of ‘Swabhiman’, with similar objectives. Till date, under his guidance and patronage, Swabhiman and Anjali have uplifted the lives of more than 20,000 differently abled children and youth.
- Helping the affected by Natural Disasters: Dr. C B Satpathy is the Founder Patron of Shirdi Sai Global Foundation, an organization, inter-alia, committed towards social welfare.
- Helping the Leprosy affected: The Jeevan Deep Leper Colony is situated at R.K. Puram, New Delhi. Under the patronage, inspiration and supervision of Dr. C B Satpathy, the community hall was renovated and a temple of Shri Shirdi Sai Baba was constructed by him in 1995. People feed the lepers, distribute clothes and free medical aids are provided to the lepers on a regular basis.
Almost all the Charitable Organizations created under his patronage run dispensaries providing free medical facilities (Allopathic / Homoeopathic), conduct poor feeding, distribute clothes to the needy and conduct other such charitable activities. Throughout the last two decades, more than 100 such dispensaries have catered to more than 1 lakh patients every year and provided them with free consultation and medicine.
The outstanding work of the resourceful Dr. Satpathy has been recognized globally, and the governments of countries such as India, America, New Zealand, Canada, and the United Kingdom have awarded him. His work is an inspiration for everyone. He is an inspiration for every individual. Imagine the good he must feel helping so many people and reflecting a positive change in the lives of underprivileged people worldwide.
