I see A new town is nestling!

Posted May 12, 2020 8 Comments by Kunal Jain

Kids started playing outside during COVID-19

I see A new town is nestling into my town

In the past few weeks, I see a new town is nestling into my town

Every time I step out of my home, I see a different colored sky.

The park, and this marina, never before have these been crowded as much, as they are now

The shops that were closed, are selling goods in new ways

Neighbors of my age who used to be cooped up in their rooms, are now out roaming the streets of the town.

Kids whose world revolved around computers are also keen to move away from the confines of their homes

All these people are children of this town, but never before have they been seen out like this, day after day.

Earlier it seemed that this town was aging

Now it seems as if the town has suddenly become young.

Is this the aftereffect of coronavirus?

What we saw as a reason for mourning, has become a new lease of life.

Something new has come upon this town, it’s as if a new town is nestling into its own

A new town is nestling into my town.

Original Hindi Version

मैं इस शहर में एक नए शहर को बसते हुए देख रहा हूँ।।

पिछले कुछ हफ़्तों में मैंने, अपने इस पुराने से शहर में एक नए शहर को बसते हुए देखा ।

जब जब घर से बाहर निकला, कुछ नए रंगो को आसमान में उकरते देखा ।।

वो पार्क और यह दरिया दोनो इतने आबाद कभी नहीं दिखे, जितना उनको अब देखा।

जो दुकाने बंद हो गयी थी उनके सामान को नए तरीक़ों से बिकता देखा।

जो हमउम्र पड़ोसी बरसो से अपने अपने कमरों में बंद थे,

उनके कदमों को भी इस शहर की गलियाँ नापते देखा ।

वो बच्चे जिनकी दुनिया उनके कम्प्यूटर में सिमट आयीं थी,

उन्हें भी अब उस दुनिया से दूर अपने घरों की चौखट लांघते देखा।

यह सब इस शहर की संताने है लेकिन उन्हें,

बाहर इस तरह रोज़ रोज़ निकलते कभी नहीं देखा ।

पहले लगता था की इस शहर की उमर बढ़ रही है ।

अब लगता है की नहीं शायद कम हो गयी है?

कोरोना ने यह क्या चमत्कार कर दिया ?

जिसको मातम समझे थे उसने नया जीवन अविष्कार कर दिया ।

कुछ ना कुछ तो नया है यहाँ पर की अब इस शहर में,

में एक नया शहर बसते हुएँ देख रहा हूँ ।

में एक नया शहर बसते हुए देख रहा हूँ ।

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Welcome to my world of entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact.

I am Kunal Jain, a social entrepreneur, mentor, and business leader who has spent the last two decades building and scaling businesses in the U.S. and India. After moving to the United States in 2003 with just a few hundred dollars, I pursued the American Dream, establishing multiple successful ventures in Revenue Cycle Management (RCM), AI-driven healthcare, and entrepreneurship mentoring. Over the years, I have proudly created employment for hundreds of professionals across both countries.

Yet, my heart has always belonged to India. Born and raised in the culturally rich state of Rajasthan, I grew up watching my father, Kaushal Kishore Jain, a politician by profession and a social reformer by heart. His dedication to public service shaped my values, and in his memory, I authored my first book, A Philanthropist Without Money – Kaushal Ji, in 2019.

In 2023, I made the life-changing decision to return to India to carry forward my father’s philanthropic legacy. I now lead the Kaushalm Foundation, fostering entrepreneurship, healthcare innovation, and skill development among India’s youth. Through initiatives like the Aravali Hub, HealthPods, and Rapid Rajasthan Clinic, I am committed to empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, bridging the healthcare gap, and making a lasting impact.

Beyond business and philanthropy, poetry is my soul’s expression. My latest book, ‘Aabhas’, a collection of Hindi poetry, is deeply personal and named after my son. It reflects my journey, emotions, and observations of life, blending nostalgia, resilience, and introspection.

I am a lifelong learner—whether as an entrepreneur, mentor, father, or poet. My journey continues as I explore ways to merge technology with social good, ensuring that innovation reaches those who need it the most.

The name of my blog, ‘Baithak’, is a Hindi word symbolizing a gathering of minds—a place to exchange ideas, reflect, and inspire. I invite you to be part of this conversation.

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