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DASHRATH MANJHI :” Goat Seller to Legend’s journy.
Dashrath Manjhi : Alone laborer toiled relentlessly in the fields, chiseling away at the towering Gahlor mountains for twenty-two years with a hammer, carving out a path for his community, and building the first monument of human love. Thus, for the first time in history, an ordinary man established an international identity for a common man. In the backdrop of Indian soil, an ordinary man became a legend and a myth in his lifetime. His name was Dashrath Manjhi. Man and mountain seemed distant from each other, but they came together, and he became known as the “Mountain Man.” He stood taller than the mountain, showcasing the world a better example of life. Dashrath Manjhi, through his zeal for creation, carved a new path of love and public convenience, immortalizing himself. While we know some for their multifaceted talents, Dashrath Manjhi had no such extraordinary abilities, yet he became a conscious teacher of history. He didn’t act; he played life’s leading role. He didn’t create destiny, nor did he possess any means. Without resources, he embarked on the unprecedented task of shaping the extraordinary history of an ordinary man through the pain of his ordinariness. There were no lines of greatness in his hands; yet, without war, he became a “Param Vir Chakra” like Arjun. It wasn’t a joke; it was a role in the world to play straightforwardly. He pledged for the people and became the “People’s Man.”
Dashrath Manjhi’s tale is an extraordinary Himalayan saga, the hero of a never-ending series of life episodes. He wrote the saga of human courage in the series of Promethean and Bhagirath, in one tone. This is his authentic, intense story. Born on January 14, 1929, in the Gahlor village of Mohra Panchayat in Gaya district of Bihar, Dashrath Manjhi passed away on August 17, 2007, in Delhi’s All India Institute of Medical Sciences due to cancer. A stalwart in the pursuit of his goals, Dashrath Manjhi became a symbol of perseverance in history. Even the Chief Minister of Bihar led his funeral procession. His last rites were performed amidst state ceremonies. Dashrath Manjhi was an ordinary man. A thoughtful person can become a philosophy. He became a symbol in history. When ordinary people become symbols, they are called history. Words and ideologies become timeless, eternal symbols of memory. Dashrath Manjhi became a symbol of human commitment, a message of the unyielding resolve of the common people. Like a polar star, he became fixed in the sky of life. A new polar star. Dashrath Manjhi is no longer mortal; he has become a point of greatness, a permanent image in our time.
In 1966, something significant happened in his life. He was a simple laborer in the fields. Who notices an ordinary man in this world? His wife used to bring food and water to him while he worked in the fields. It was the same on that day when the scorching sun shone brightly. She stumbled while crossing the mountain, and he had to carry her 90 km to the Vajirganj hospital. Poverty often leads to such common incidents in life. There is no testimony of this in history, no discussion.
The lover within the laborer Dashrath awakened. It wasn’t the love of Shah Jahan, the emperor of a bygone era. It was Dashrath Manjhi’s love. He had no means to build a monument like the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife. People noticed the dedication of Dashrath, and eventually, they joined in his mission. A small event, a small mission of love, turned into a grand story.
Dashrath took on the challenge of widening a 30-foot path in the Gahlor mountain. This determination was unimaginable, but Dashrath, fueled by his love for his wife, did not falter, did not fall despite facing hurdles. This is where the story of creativity in a man starts to unfold. Dashrath began his incredible endeavor with a chisel and hammer. People passing by were astonished by his determination. The tale of Dashrath’s strength spread throughout the region. People joked that “Delhi is very far away.” To prove them wrong, Dashrath set out. He first took hold of the railway line to Delhi. Within two months, on the day of Chait Purnima, he reached Delhi on foot. Such a story was only seen in the life saga of the master of life’s emotions, the poet Ghalib. When Ghalib’s pension was discontinued, he walked from Delhi, the capital at the time, to Kolkata, pleading. He succeeded. Dashrath, the winner, proved that Delhi wasn’t far away. Even a common man could conquer Delhi. This was the goal of Subhash Chandra Bose. He set out from the hills of Imphal to wave the flag of freedom over Delhi for the common people. With the devoted Indian army by his side, he had Dashrath’s determination. Dashrath wasn’t alone. He ended the distance to Delhi for the common man. He documented his journey, registering his will at every station. Even when he fell ill, he didn’t lose courage. He crushed his illness with the knowledge of plants. The mountain man knew about plants. All these symbolic stories became associated with Dashrath. His tales of inspiration are now part of the curriculum.
Selling his goat, hammer was bought. Focused on Vishwakarma, a dark-skinned Musahar, succeeded in his goal. With just a hammer and a chisel, he alone cut a road through a mountain that was 360 feet long, 30 feet wide, and 25 feet high. He made an easy path for the residents of Vijayraganj, Mohra, and Atari blocks. The winding distance of 55 km from Vijayraganj reduced to 15 km. Illiterate and rustic Dashrath Manjhi became worthy of the title ‘Mountain Man’, becoming a page in history. The discussions of this unique love story began to be noted worldwide. In 1999, his name was included in the ‘Limca Book of Records’. Dashrath’s unparalleled revolution made him a star. Dashrath Manjhi, by transforming satire into reality, built the first ‘Labor Taj Mahal’ and ‘Human Palace’ for the poor. He started breaking the mountain at the age of 33. He spent his entire youth breaking it. He was a cheerful person inside. He endured financial difficulties with laughter. He was initiated into the Kabir panth in his later years. Illiterate Dashrath became unforgettable. Dashrath Manjhi’s honor began. The State Bank of India jokingly gave him a computer. ETV honored him with the title ‘Bihari Ho To Aisa’ on September 18, 2006. This title is now a challenge for every Bihari. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar honored him by sitting him in his chair. He became a symbol like a day’s king. The series of honors continued. Doordarshan called him ‘The Darling of the Earth’. A documentary was made about him. His mother was Pachiya Devi and his father was Mangru Manjhi. They were blessed parents. Their son brought them fame. This is what happens when you have a son. The government is now building concrete roads in Manjhi’s area. Dashrath Manjhi provided the dream of making Bihar a leading state from a backward one. Today, Gahlaur hill stands tall like a monument to Dashrath’s love. Carrying the saga of human love and courage higher than the Taj Mahal, beautiful in emotion. Salutations to the pilgrimage of Dashrath Manjhi, a symbol of human love and courage. Nitish Kumar adopted his phrase for Bihar’s development. In the words of Sarveshwar Dayal, Manjhi’s life could be summed up in one poem: “Sorrow, what will you break? You break sorrow. Just connect your eyes with the dreams of others.” Being a follower of Kabirpanth, Dashrath Manjhi also played the role of the new Kabir. He was not just a bird telling stories by carrying twigs; his saying was that faith in God is worship of hard work. We are victims of blind faith. He opposed the belief in the ritual of death feast after the death of a miser. Today, the common man has a new myth of enthusiastic living – Dashrath Manjhi. He never felt the mountain was high. A man is higher than the mountain. This is his manifesto, which his actions have issued for all humanity. He didn’t build a Taj Mahal of love for his wife; he built the first ‘Love Palace’ for humanity.
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