Wise and Otherwise by Sudha Murty Summary
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In "Wise and Otherwise," Sudha Murty shares 50 eye-opening stories from her Infosys Foundation work, selling over 30,000 copies and translated into all major Indian languages. What hidden wisdom did this Padma Shri recipient discover among India's overlooked citizens that changed readers' moral perspective forever?
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Mirrors of Humanity: Stories from the Heart of India
In the bustling streets of a small Indian village, a tribal coolie's son named Hanumanthappa receives financial aid for his education. Months later, he returns Rs 300 to his sponsor because the college had been closed for two months-money he desperately needed but wouldn't keep because he hadn't used it. Meanwhile, in a comfortable urban home, an accomplished professional boasts of winning a gold medal that wasn't his. These contrasting encounters form the tapestry of Sudha Murty's observations across India, revealing a profound truth: integrity isn't taught in universities or acquired through wealth-it emerges from the heart. Through these simple yet revealing stories, we glimpse the complex mosaic of human nature-where sometimes the poorest demonstrate the richest character, and where wisdom often comes from the most unexpected sources.
The Dignity of Exchange: When Giving Becomes a Conversation
Family Bonds Unraveling: The Cost of Modern Convenience
Everyday Heroes: Courage in Unexpected Places
Beyond Degrees: The True Meaning of Education
Wealth and Happiness: An Unexpected Relationship
Lighting Candles in the Darkness: Finding Meaning Through Service
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