Sudha Murty Quotes

Vision without action is merely a dream; action without vision is merely passing time; but vision and action together can change the world.

If you try to please everyone, you will please no one. It is impossible to lead your life for others’ happiness.

Quantitatively speaking, 'conversation' is inversely proportional to economic standing. If you are traveling in a bus, your fellow passengers will get into a conversation with you very quickly and without any reservation. If you are traveling by first class on a train, people will be more reserved. If you are traveling by air, then the likely hood of getting into a conversation is quite small. If you are in first class on an international flight then you may travel 24 hours without exchanging a single word with the person sitting next to you.

With my experience in life, I want to tell you that having good relationships, compassion and peace of mind is much more important than achievements, awards, degrees or money.

Usually, people who are sensitive need more time to understand the real world.

Experience has taught me that honesty is not the mark of any particular class nor is it related to education or wealth. It cannot be taught at any university. In most people, it springs naturally from the heart.

We can give our children only two things in life which are essential. Strong roots and powerful wings. Then they may fly anywhere and live independently. Of all the luxuries in life, the greatest luxury is getting freedom of the right kind.

Money is one thing which rarely unites and mostly divides people.

Money should come slowly over a period of time. Then only does one respect it. Whether it’s a man or a woman, earning too much money in too short a period is as bad as excess liquor.

You should not be so sensitive. Sensitive people suffer a lot in life.

Many a times there is no perfect solution for a given problem. No solution is also a solution. Everything depends upon how you look at it. We make judgements on others depending upon what we think of them.

When someone gets cheated, that person gets upset not because they have lost money but because he or she realizes that they have been foolish enough to be tricked by someone.

A Cuckoo should never dance and a Peacock should not try to sing! (Acknowledge all the troubles and failures in our lives.)

At twenty, if you are not an idealist, then you don't have a heart. And if you continue being an idealist at forty, then you don't have a brain.

When a doctor makes a mistake, a person goes six feet below the ground. When a judge makes a mistake, a person is hung six feet above the ground. But when a teacher makes a mistake, the entire batch of students is destroyed. Don’t ever look down on teachers.

Confidence doesn’t mean that everything will go our way. It simply gives us the ability to accept failures that we will inevitably meet on our path and move forward with hope.

I can give you many examples of people who may not have studied much but have done well for themselves because they believed they could.

I realized then that only diseases and not honesty and integrity are passed down to the next generation through genes.

Who is the best friend to a man and a woman?” The answer is: “A wife to her husband and a husband to his wife.

She says the secret to her positivity lies in the simplest of things: gratitude for each and every simple pleasure of life.

We should always have some aim in life which we must try to achieve while being of help to others.

There is a difference between loneliness and solitude. Loneliness is boring, whereas in solitude you can inspect and examine your deeds and your thoughts.

Men can do certain things well and women other things. Men and women are complementary to each other. One need not prove one’s strength.

A fire cannot be extinguished with another fire. It is only water that can make a difference.

When daughters grow up, they become good friends to mothers but when young boys grow up, they become strangers.

Each patient is precious. Be careful. If a patient dies, it is just one more hospital death for the doctor. But for the unfortunate family, it is a permanent loss.

I knew then that to come up in life you require talent, hard work, aggression and connections.

In this life everything perishes over a period of time. Whether it be diamond, beauty, gold or even land. Only one thing withstands this destruction. It is knowledge. The more you give the more you get.

it is not the institution, ultimately it is you and you alone who can change your life by hard work.’ Probably he was not aware that he was following the philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita: ‘Your best friend is yourself and your worst enemy is yourself.

It is very difficult to earn trust. It takes years to build and it can be destroyed in an instant by one bad deed. Trust requires an enormous amount of integrity and you have to prove every time that you are worthy of it. I am very grateful to our society and community.

Doing what you like is freedom, liking what you do is happiness.

A true leader leads with affection and not power.

Life after marriage is a battle. Only a few are truly lucky.

Rich or poor, it is good to do our own work and be fit.

return because he is one god who loves his devotees

We all lose a few battles in our lives, but we can win the war.

Give when you take; do not take without giving

Of the thousands of flowers that blossom on a tree only a few will bear fruit. And out of those few fruits, insects and squirrels will eat some. The tree does not keep anything for itself. Does that mean that the life of the tree is wasted?

Achievement is the product of many factors and not of hard work alone. One requires the right opportunity, the right people to work with and the right timing. Maybe there is an element of luck too.

Most people do not have the same values when they get money. Money changes a person completely. Very few people can withstand the lure of money and they are difficult to find. I have learnt that wherever there is money, people like to take advantage of the situation and maximize their return.

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O God, I don’t need a kingdom nor do I desire to be an emperor. I don’t want rebirth or the golden vessels or heaven. I don’t need anything from you. O Lord, if you want to give me something, then give me a soft heart and hard hands, so that I can wipe the tears of others.

In an effort to teach myself self-restraint and self-control, I decided that until I completed my engineering degree, I would wear only white saris, refrain from sweets, sleep on a mat and take baths with cold water. I aimed to become self-sufficient; I would be my best friend and my worst enemy. I didn’t know then that such a quote already existed in the Bhagavad Gita where Krishna says, ‘Atma aiva hi atmano bandhu aatma aiva ripu atmanah’.

It is better to be worn out than to be rusted.

Never start with diffidence. Always start with confidence. When you are successful, you must give back to society. Society gives us so much, we must return it back.

If a person is intelligent and an idealist, then he will be a good teacher. And if a man is intelligent and selfish,

Suddenly Yudhisthira saw a yaksha approaching him. The being sat in front of him and began firing questions rapidly at him. What is bigger than the Earth? the yaksha asked. "A mother" replied Yudhisthira. What is taller than the sky? "A father" What is faster than the wind? "The mind , of course". Yudhisthira smiled. What grows faster than hay? "Worry" What is the greatest dharma in the world? queried the yaksha "Compassion and conscience" With who is friendship never-ending? "With good people" responded Yudhisthira patiently. What is the secret to never feeling unhappy? "If one can control his or her mind, then that person will never feel sad" The yaksha increase his pace now. What is the greatest kind of wealth. "Education" What is the greatest kind of profit? "Health" What is the greatest kind of happiness? "Contentment" said Yudhisthira, ever prompt with his replies. What is man's worst enemy? "Anger" What disease will never have a cure? "Greed is incurable" The yaksha smiled again. A last question my friend. What is life's biggest irony? "It is the desire to live eternally. Every day, we encounter people dying but we always think that death will never come to us.

When you come across difficulties, you have to grow bigger than the problem. You have that capacity within you, but you are not aware of it. If you become bigger, difficulties will look smaller than you, and you can solve them easily. If you become smaller than the difficulties, they will look like mountains and crush you. This is the theory I have followed in life.

whenever you want to give something to somebody, give the best in you, never the second best. That is what I have learned from life. God is not there in the temple, mosque or church. He is with the people. If you serve them with whatever you have, you have served God

The events might have taken place twelve centuries back, but when I closed my eyes, I could visualize many things. It made me very emotional. Later, when I grew up, I became passionate about history and started detaching it from emotional point of view and became more aware of the facts.

It is not the institution, ultimately it is you and you alone who can change your life by hard work.Your best friend is yourself and your worst enemy is yourself.

In today’s politics, everything was an act but no actor was permanent.

Ugly ducklings often turn into beautiful swans when they are tested.

Doing what you like us freedom,liking what you do is happiness.

In life, some failures are essential. Repeated success makes a person arrogant, whereas occasional failures are essential to become mature.

It is this Bharata, an ancestor of the Pandavas and Kauravas, after who our country is named - Bharat. Our land is also known as Bharatvarsha, or the kingdom of Bharata.

The bride nodded and said, ‘Of course, but where is the kitchen, the spices, the oil and the vessels?

Your best friend is yourself and your worst enemy is yourself.

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It is not the food, nor the ornaments, nor the house, but a host's genuine warmth that puts guests at ease and opens the gateway to friendship, irrespective of the status, age, gender and language.

Of all the luxuries in life, the greatest luxury is getting freedom of the right kind. Now the mother joined in. They were clearly very upset and worried. They wanted to share their grief with somebody

Many a times there is no perfect solution for a given problem. No solution is also a solution. Everything depends upon how you look at it. We make judgments on others depending upon what we think of them.

Our ancestors have taught us in the Vedas that one should, Donate with kind words. Donate with happiness. Donate with sincerity. Donate only to the needy. Donate without expectation because it is not a gift. It is a duty. Donate with your wife’s consent. Donate to other people without making your dependents helpless. Donate without caring for caste, creed and religion. Donate so that the receiver prospers.

One day, Ajji was sitting and stitching a tear in an old sari. The children came and sat around her. The holidays were finishing and they did not want to be away from her for even a minute. Meenu and Krishna affectionately put their arms

Freedom to choose your own life; freedom to pursue your own interest; freedom to enjoy your own likes, provided they are not harmful to you and the society. I feel I was very fortunate to grow up with so much of freedom, like a tree in the forest

It is possible to change your habits. There is nothing which is impossible. You only require will power. You are yourself not aware of all your potential. Please remember when elders say some thing they do so because they want you to lead a better life than them. Excellence does not come by accident but by practice

A student’s life is like the desert, examinations are the hot sun, difficulties are like the warm sand and study is like hunger and thirst. As a student you have to travel all alone collecting knowledge and skill the way the boy in the story collected stones. The more you collect the better is the life you lead later.

Experience has taught me many things in life. Your father also knew it. Many a times, a work may look impossible. But if someone gives the smallest suggestion, you can work on it. You may think you know everything, but please remember you are still a student. Life is an eternal teacher, provided you have an open mind.

How long can you keep birds in cages when their wings are strong and they are ready to fly? We can give our children only two things in life which are essential. Strong roots and powerful wings. Then they may fly anywhere and live independently. Of all the luxuries in life, the greatest luxury is getting freedom of the right kind.

In life we never know when a rainy day will come and you might fall short of money. In order to be prepared for such a situation, you should always save some money from your salary, and if you are not earning, then from your husband’s salary. If your salary is one thousand rupees take fifty or hundred rupees and keep it separately. This money should not be used for buying ornaments or silk saris. When you are young, you want to spend money and buy many things but remember, when you are in difficulty only few things will come to your help. Your courage, your ability to adjust to new situations and the money which you have saved. Nobody will come and help you.

I could understand their pain at their only son leaving home. It is always a difficult time for parents, but it is also inevitable. How long can you keep birds in cages when their wings are strong and they are ready to fly? We can give our children only two things in life which are essential. Strong roots and powerful wings. Then they may fly anywhere and live independently. Of all the luxuries in life, the greatest luxury is getting freedom of the right kind. Now the mother joined

जब बेटियाँ बड़ी हो जाती हैं तो वे माँओं की अच्छी दोस्त बन जाती हैं, लेकिन लड़के बड़े होने पर अजनबी बन जाते हैं।

गरीब आदमी की बेटी की सुंदरता ही उसके लिए अच्छा वर नहीं सुनिश्चित कर सकती।

अगर तुम कोई व्यवसाय कर रहा हो तो किसी के साथ अधिक दोस्ती न करो, क्योंकि आखिरकार वे तुमसे ऋण माँगेंगे। दोस्त बनने के बाद किसी से पैसे वापस माँगना कठिन है। तुम पैसे भी खो दोगे और दोस्ती भी।

व्यय होनेवाला सारा धन हमने विधिक, मर्यादित एवं नैतिक रूप से अर्जित किया है।

हे प्रभु! यदि आप मुझे कुछ देना ही चाहते हैं तो एक कोमल हृदय और मजबूत हाथ दीजिए, ताकि मैं अन्य लोगों के आँसू पोंछ सकूँ।

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give when you take; do not take without giving. This was culture at its best. I smiled and gracefully accepted his gift.

following the philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita: ‘Your best friend is yourself and your worst enemy is yourself.’ Later he worked very hard, and focused on one thing, never bothering about his personal life or comforts. He shared his wealth with others. He never used the help of any caste, community or political connections to go up in life.

Perhaps your strength is just a myth. I don’t believe it!’ The witch chuckled. ‘You want me to show you how strong I am? Come on, test me.’ Dharmendra quickly said, ‘Become as big as a mountain and touch the sky.’ The witch swelled up and touched the sky. ‘Now become as small as a seed,’ Dharmendra challenged. Without thinking, the witch turned herself into a tiny seed. Quick as a flash, Dharmendra picked her up and sowed her deep into the earth, where she lay trapped forever. The plant that grew out of the witch-seed was a soya bean plant. Soya bean contains a lot of strength. So eating soya bean will make you as strong as the witch!

April showers bring May flowers,

But to my dismay, Ajji was not there. I sat on her bed, still sleepy. Suddenly, I spotted something large looming nearby. I looked towards the figure. It was very handsome with dark eyes, a dark nose, golden fur and a beautiful smile. I immediately liked this fellow being, but I was very upset with Ajji. How dare she bring a stranger into our house? She says she loves me so much. Then why does she need another one like me?

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The women of today are not looking for sympathy, pity or charity. They are looking for change—a change in the mindset, and the implementation of the laws of the land, which are just and fair. What they probably don’t know is that they themselves are the harbingers of a change that is long overdue.

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Grandma’s Bag of Stories Sudha Murty When Grandma opens her bag of stories, everyone gathers around. Who can resist a good story, especially when it’s being told by Grandma? From her bag emerge tales of kings and cheats, monkeys and mice, bears and gods. Here comes the bear who ate some really bad dessert and got very angry; a lazy man who would not put out a fire till it reached his beard; a princess who got turned into an onion; a queen who discovered silk, and many more weird and wonderful people and animals. Grandma tells the stories over long summer days and nights, as seven children enjoy life in her little town. The stories entertain, educate and provide hours of enjoyment to them. So come, why don’t you too join in the fun?

How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories Sudha Murty What do you do when your grandmother asks you to teach her the alphabet? Or the President of India takes you on a train ride with him? Or a teacher gives you more marks than you deserve? These are just some of the questions you will find answered in this delightful collection of stories recounting real-life incidents from the life of Sudha Murty, teacher, social worker and bestselling writer. There is the engaging story about one of her students who frequently played truant from school, the account of how her mother’s advice to save money came in handy when she wanted to help her husband start a software company and the heart-warming tale of the promise she made—and fulfilled—to her grandfather, to ensure that her little village library would always be well-supplied with books. Funny, spirited and inspiring, each of these stories teaches a valuable lesson about the importance of doing what you believe is right and having the courage to realize your dreams.

The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories Sudha Murty A princess who thinks she was a bird, a coconut that cost a thousand rupees, and a shepherd with a bag of words . . . Kings and misers, princes and paupers, wise men and foolish boys, the funniest and oddest men and women come alive in this sparkling new collection of stories. The clever princess will only marry the man who can ask her a question she cannot answer; the orphan boy outwits his greedy uncles with a bag of ash; and an old couple in distress is saved by a magic drum. Sudha Murty’s grandparents told her some of these stories when she was a child; others she heard from her friends from around the world. These delightful and timeless folktales have been her favourites for years, and she has recounted them many times over to the young people in her life. With this collection, they will be enjoyed by many more readers, of all ages.

The loud honking from the car outside broke through everyone’s thoughts. The office manager had arrived. ‘What a story,’ said Raghu. ‘That was beautiful, Ajji!’ The children agreed and crowded around their grandparents for one last group hug. Kamlu Ajji held Ajji’s hands tightly and said, ‘I’ll see you soon!’ Ajji nodded, unable to speak. She was going to miss her and the kids. ‘Come on, children, it’s time to go,’ said Ajja and helped them load the bags in the car. Within minutes, the car began to move. The children waved and said goodbye. ‘They will see a whole different world now,’ said Ajji. ‘We are old and we must still be careful with our activities for some more time,’ said Ajja. Ajji nodded and Ajja patted her on the back, reassuring her that he was there for her even though the children had gone. The two of them stood for some time watching the car until it reached the end of the road and disappeared from view. Then they turned around and slowly went back inside the house.

Also in Puffin by Sudha Murty How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories The Bird with Golden Wings Grandma’s Bag of Stories The Magic of the Lost Temple The Serpent’s Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata The Man from the Egg: Unusual Tales about the Trinity The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales about Women in Mythology How the Onion Got Its Layers

Also in Puffin by Sudha Murty How I Taught My Grandmother to Read and Other Stories The Magic Drum and Other Favourite Stories The Bird with Golden Wings Grandma’s Bag of Stories The Magic of the Lost Temple The Serpent’s Revenge: Unusual Tales from the Mahabharata The Man from the Egg: Unusual Tales about the Trinity The Upside-Down King: Unusual Tales about Rama and Krishna The Daughter from a Wishing Tree: Unusual Tales about Women in Mythology How the Onion Got Its Layers How the Sea Became Salty How the Earth Got Its Beauty

If you try to please everyone, you will please no one. It is impossible to lead your life for others' happiness.

Give your children two things in life: Strong roots and powerful wings.

नये‚ अशी इच्छा आहे की काय तुझी?’’ मी तिची चेष्टा करत

What really gives money its value is the need that someone has for it.