‘Beggar’ is not quite the right word to use for a woman who has lived down your street all your life; who has seen you grow up; who has spent a few nights at your home.
Mendicant, maybe.
But thrilled to bits that M.V. Seethalakshmi also known as Seethamma—our Seethamma—is in the news for all the right reasons!
And on the very day the newspapers are full of news about nammaNandan Nilekani and Rohini Nilekani donating half their wealth to charity because they were inspired by Bill and Melinda Gates.
Screenshot: courtesy Star of Mysore
Seethamma is an inspiration to the rest of us!
People like her should make it to the news too..
No praise for the trustees. Their first obligation was to see to it that Shrimathi Seethamma got a decent place to live, with access to food and adequate healthcare. Hanumanthappa can take care of himself anyday.