History teaches

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Posted by: " Ashok Sinha " sinha130

 

*Madan Mohan Malaviya*

 

Madan Mohan Malaviya was trying to build a good university; he had to

overcome many difficulties and barriers. He worked with great determination to

start the university. There was a funds crisis; but he did not get disheartened.

He went from town to town, met many rich people and traders to collect

donations.

 

He went to the Nizam of Hyderabad to request him for funds. The Nizam was

furious, 'How dare You come to me for funds and that too for a Hindu University?

He roared with anger and took off his footwear and flung it at Malviya.

 

Malviya picked up the footwear and left silently. He came directly to the market

place and began to auction the footwear. As it was the Nizam's footwear, many

came forward to buy it. The price went up.

 

When Nizam heard of this, he became uneasy. He thought it would be an

insult if his footwear were to be bought by someone for a pittance. So he sent

one of his attendants with the instruction, 'Buy that footwear no matter what

the bidding price be!'

 

Thus, Malviya managed to sell the Nizam's own footwear to him, for a huge

amount.

 

He used that money to build the Banaras Hindu University.

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Moral of the story - facts from history:

 

It is not what You have,

but it is how You use

what You have

that makes the difference in Your life. Please also remember,

above our shoulders;

we have a tank

and

it is called as think tank.

Use it appropriately;

as & when it is needed.