People often ask me, "How can I make a difference in the world?". Most of them do believe, "I am just one person among billions of others, what could I possibly do that
would change anything?".
Well, here is a story of a man who single-handedly moved a mountain !
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 70 kms to
just ONE KILOMETER, 16ft wide!
Once this task was accomplished, Dashrath Manji became known as the 'Mountain
Man'. Sadly, this amazing man breathed his last on August 18, 2007 after fighting cancer at New Delhi's All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) 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:-
- Patience is the greatest virtue that leads us to success
- Dream the impossible!
- Attitude Matters.
- Stay Positive.
- Don't lose heart if people call you mad and crazy for your unique idea/thoughts.
Therefore, never underestimate the POWER of 'ONE' !
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