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 Delhi 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.
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