Great Indian - Dashrath Manjhi

Known as "Mountain Man" Dashrath Manjhi was a poor labourer in Gehlaur village, near Gaya  Bihar.

 

  who carved a path through a mountain using only a hammer and chisel.

The nearest town with a doctor was 70 km away traveling around the hills, or along a treacherous pass through the hills. After 22 years of work, Dashrath shortened travel between the Atri and Wzirganz blocks of Gaya town from 55 km to 15 km .

Though initially mocked for his efforts, this only served to strengthen his resolve. But as time went by, the unfazed farmer continued to split the troublesome hill in half, he started getting some help. "Though most villagers taunted me at first, there were quite a few who lent me support later by giving me food and helping me buy my tools," he remembered. Now all the people of Gaya district have nothing but gratitude of the "Mountain Man" who made their lives so much easier.

 

 Even this giant has failed to slow down the flow of ever courageous blood in the old man's veins

This great man reminds me the poem of our rastrakavi 'dinkar'

whose some of the most suitable lines are -

hai kaun vighna aisa jag me

tik sake veer nar ke mag me

kham thok thelt hai jab nar

parvat ke jate paanv ukhad

manav jab jor lagata hai

patthar pani ban jata hai

gun bade ek se ek prakhar

hain chhipe manavon ke bhitar

mehandi me jaise lali ho

vartika beech ujiyali ho

batti jo nahi jalata hai

raushani nahi wo pata hai

 The poet says(In English)-

which impediment in this universe

can challenge a mighty human's will

when a human is determined

mountains are blown away

when human pushes his full strength

rocks are made to become water

 many significant super qualities

hidden inside a human

as reddish colour ,inside henna

light ,deep inside flame

who does ignite the fire

does not get light ever

 

Note - Due to literary challenges , the exact translation is not possible and the poem is in classical hindi . Although I tried my best to convey the message.

At last I want to say ,this poor man (only in economic view) is an epitome of

willpower , courage ,strength and dedication towards the only worthy goal

of his life. He is symbol of determination. And inspires many ,including me

to walk forward without fear and hindrances imposed by fate ,society and system .

As gurudev tagore said

"Jodi Tor Dak Soone Keu Na Asse

Tobe Ekla Chalo re

Ekla Chalo Ekla Chalo Ekla Chalore "

Means-

"If no one responds to your call, then go your own way alone"