Power Of Shared Vision

There is a story that one day Shah Jahan wanted to know how the Taj Mahal was progressing. To find out he disguised himself as an old man and he went to the site by the Yamuna river. There he came across a stonecutter, whom he asked "What are you doing?" The stone cutter was annoyed by the disturbance and said, "Go away old man, don't you see that I'm busy?" The stonecutter's dedication impressed Shah Jahan. He went to the next stone cutter, and he was equally impatient and he told the disguised emperor, "Cutting stone is a great art, old man, and I can't be answering questions and practicing my art." Again Shah Jahan was impressed; from his body language he could tell that the man was proud of his professional skills.

Finally, the emperor went to the third stonecutter to whom he put the same question. "I am building the Taj Mahal, old man, and if I keep answering idle questions, I shall never be able to complete the most beautiful monument on earth." Shah Jahan returned to his palace much pleased. Clearly, the third stonecutter had given the best answer.

The first worker represented dedication to work. The second showed professional excellence. The third symbolized the power of a shared vision.

The power of shared vision is one of Sankalp's biggest strength. Each volunteer, irrespective of which stone he/she is busy cutting, sees the bigger picture; building the most beautiful nation on earth.