Acharya Padamshri Jain

Being in Connaught Place is interesting because it’s always moving, but my spot as Acharya Padamshri Jain is where things slow down a little. I’ve been in this area for a long time, tucked away from the main noise of the inner circle. It’s not a huge office with a lot of staff. In fact, most days it’s just me. I have a few old desks and some filing cabinets that have definitely seen better years. People find me because they’ve heard about me from a friend or a relative. I don’t really go for those big advertisements you see all over CP. It feels better to just have people walk in because they actually want to be here. My routine is pretty much the same every day. I arrive, open the windows to let some air in, and wait to see who comes by. There’s a lot of history in these buildings, and I like being part of that. Sometimes the electricity acts up or the stairs feel a bit steep, but that’s just how it is in these older blocks. I try to be honest with everyone who visits. I don't have any scripted speeches or anything like that. We just sit and talk. If I can help, I do. If I can’t, I’ll tell you that too. It’s a simple way of doing things in a very busy part of town. I'll stay here as long as I can.