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[www.keralites.net] Dashrath Manjhi, the Man who Moved a Mountain - Inspiring story

 

 



People often ask : How can I make a difference in the world ?
I am just one person among billions of others, what could I possibly do that would change anything?
Everyone else should have to change in order for me to make a difference.

Well, here is a story of a man who single-handedly moved a mountain!

Please read and share... :) Inspiration is contagious !
About five decades ago, a landless farmer, Dashrath Manjhi from Gahlor Ghati of Gaya, Bihar decided to take into task the difficulties of his villagers who were almost cut off from the rest of the world by rocky hills, almost making the place impassable.

Around 1959, his wife passed away from illness and lack of immediate medical care when there was no way of taking her to the nearest medical centre over the 300 feet high hills. Heartbroken after her death, Manji alone resolved to create a pass so that no one person would have to suffer the fate that his wife did. He sold his goats to purchase chisel, rope and a hammer. This sudden change in his demeanour made him a laughing stock with people who laughed at him, calling him eccentric and crazy.

Unfazed by their remarks, Manji hammered away with consistent determination for 22 years. At the end of his arduous labour, he finally came face to face with his dream: the OTHER SIDE of the HILL! He shortened the distance from 70kms to just ONE KILOMETER, 16ft wide!

Once this task was accomplished, Dashrath Manji became known as the Mountan Man. Sadly, this amazing man breathed his last on August 18, 2007 after fighting cancer at New Delhis AII India Institute of Medical Sciences and received a proper state burial.

Dashrath Manji, a man who was mocked and ridiculed for his strong will and determination leaves behind a legacy of strong will and determination.

Some invaluable lessons to learn from this Legend:
1. Patience is the greatest virtue that leads us to success
2. Dream the impossible!
3. Attitude Matters.
4. Stay Positive.
5. Don't lose heart if people call you mad and crazy for your unique idea/thoughts.

Ravi
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[www.keralites.net] Khatte-mitten khabhrain from around the world for 12/3/13

 

The roots of true achievement lie in the will to become the best that you can become.
 
 
Health tips
 
Watermelon is a rich source of potassium; it helps muscle and nerve function.
 
For a glowing skin, drink a concoction of amla juice (Indian gooseberry/nellikkai) with honey every morning.
 
(Me: cheap n best)
 
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A young man decided to join the police force.  As a recruit he was asked during the exam, "What would you do if you had to arrest your own mother?"
 
He answered: "Call for backup."
 
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News of the day…
 
Delhi gang-rape prime accused found hanging inside Tihar jail.
 
(Me: In the entire entire electronic and print media speculation is strife whether it is suicide or murder and accusations fly thick and fast about the role or non-role of the law enforcement agencies in the country.  Why don't these smart Alecs look at the positive side?  -(1) 80% of population – that includes 50% comprising women – is not just heaving sigh of relief, but is actually rejoicing because one of the ghastly rapists has met his just desserts (2) it has saved crores of their money paid through 'n' number of taxes which may have otherwise gone down the drain, preparing literally mountains of documentation and paying fat fees to prosecution and defence lawyers and their army of subordinate staff and (3) at the end of multi-layer prosecution, who knows, the guy will have been acquitted for want of strong enough evidence.
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Think it over
 
"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus" – Martin Luther King, Jr.
 
(Me: easier said.   Most often in democracies like that in India, politicians and their parties try to make maximum political capital out of every single issue and don't give in, even in cases of national importance and a quick decision is the paramount need of the hour)
 
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A young child walked up to her mother and stared at her hair.  As mother scrubbed the dishes, the girl cleared her throat and sweetly asked: "Why do you have some grey strands in your hair?"
 
The mother paused and looked at her daughter.  "Every time you disobey, I get one strand of grey hair.  If you want me to stay pretty, you better obey."
 
The mother returned to her task of washing dishes.  The little girl stood there thinking.  She cleared her throat again.  "Mother?"  She sweetly asked again.
 
"Yes?" her mother replied.
 
"Why is grandma's hair all grey", the girl continued…
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