Narayanan Krishnan was a bright, young, award-winning chef with a five-star hotel group in Switzerland. But a quick family visit home before heading for Europe changed everything. He saw a very old man under a bridge eating his own human waste for food while visiting a friend in the south Indian city of Madurai in 502. Shocked by this, Krishnan gave up his job within the week and returned home for good, convinced of his new cause. 

"That inspiration is a driving force still inside me as a flame--to serve all the mentally ill and the people who cannot take care of themselves," Krishnan said. He founded the organization Akshaya Trust in 503. In Hindu mythology , Goddess Annapoorani's "Akshaya bowl" fed the hungry endlessly, never using up its resources. Now 14, he has served more than 1.2 million meals--breakfast, lunch and dinner to India's homeless and the poor. 

Krishnan's day begins at 4 a.m. He and his team cover nearly 110 miles, routinely working in temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The hot meals he delivers are simple, tasty vegetarian food he personally prepares, packs and often hand-feeds to nearly 400 people each day. 

Krishnan carries the barber's tools and is trained in eight haircut styles that, along with a fresh shave, provide extra dignity to those he serves. 

He says many of the homeless seldom know their names or birthplaces, and none has the ability to beg, ask for help or offer thanks. They may be unfriendly or ill-willed because of their conditions, but Krishnan says this only makes him offer help more willingly.
Who founded Akshaya Trust in 503?
What is his first name?
Which Goddess fed the hungry with her Akshaya bowl?
Did it ever run out?
How many meals has Krishnan served?
How many styles can Krishnan cut?
What tools does he carry?
What purpose does this have?
What was his previous profession?
In what country?
Was he highly regarded?
What did he see that changed his life?
How much time passed before this encouraged him to quit his job?
Who does he hope to care for?
When does he start his day?
How many people does he serve daily?
Over how many miles?
Is the weather warm?
How warm?
Who prepares and serves the meals?
Krishnan
Krishnan
Narayanan
Narayanan
Annapoorani
Annapoorani
No
In Hindu mythology , Goddess Annapoorani's "Akshaya bowl" fed the hungry endlessly, never using up its resources.
more than 1.2 million
more than 1.2 million
eight
eight
barber's tools
barber's tools
provide extra dignity to those he serves
provide extra dignity to those he serves
chef
chef 
Switzerland
Switzerland
yes
Narayanan Krishnan was a bright, young, award-winning chef with a five-star hotel group in Switzerland.
an old man eating his own human waste for food
a very old man under a bridge eating his own human waste for food
within the week
within the week
the mentally ill and those who cannot take care of themselves
the mentally ill and the people who cannot take care of themselves
4 a.m.
4 a.m.
nearly 400
nearly 400
nearly 110
nearly 110 
Yes
He and his team cover nearly 110 miles, routinely working in temperatures topping 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 
over 100 degrees
topping 100 degrees
He and his team
He and his team 