Case Study of Kajalben Manubhai Chauhan

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From Struggles to Success:
The Chauhan Family’s Journey

Kajalben and the Chauhan Family

Belonging to a historically marginalized Dalit community, the Chauhan family once faced severe social and financial barriers. In their village, traditional caste restrictions limited them to low-paying, menial tasks, making steady employment nearly impossible.

Over a decade ago, life for Manubhai and Kajalben was a constant hand-to-mouth struggle. With no stable jobs, every day was an exercise in survival. When their young children fell ill, even basic medicine was far out of reach.

A Turning Point in Chaparda

Desperate for work after two months of unemployment, Manubhai learned about Muktanand Bapu’s ashram in Chaparda.

What started as casual work soon turned into full-time employment— Manubhai tended the ashram gardens, while Kajalben assisted with cleaning and laundry.

Crucially, Bapu made a simple promise:

Honest hard work in exchange for free, quality education for all their children.

A Legacy Transformed

Fast-forward 18 years, and the family’s life is entirely unrecognizable:

  • Rupal (26): In the final year of her Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree.
  • Mahesh (24): In his first year of college pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.).
  • Sonal & Chirag (22): Thriving in school, with Sonal recently earning a national silver medal in rifle shooting in Kerala.

Today, Manubhai serves as a trusted driver for the English Medium School, while Kajalben helps cook and manage the ashram. They live a healthy, joyful life filled with security, fresh food, and peace of mind.

A Life Transformed Through Opportunity

The Chauhans are just one of hundreds of families whose lives have been transformed through the vision of Bapu and the Bhagvatinandji Education Trust (BET).