Mahatma Basweshwar, the 12 th  century philosopher and social reformer, articulated a vision of society grounded in equality, dignity of labor, rational devotion and service to humanity. He was the prime minister who preferred pavement; he was the voice of the voiceless. His timeless wisdom is needed today to reshape the modern India. His principles of Kayaka (work as worship) and Dasoha  (sharing and service) remain profoundly relevant in addressing contemporary challenges