Savitri was a very active woman till she was struck by paralysis. Her movements were confined to her home. She felt she was a burden to her daughter-in-law Rani, who was a widow. Rani was working as a housemaid in a nearby house. She had a pretty daughter - Vidya who was born dumb. She was admitted in a special school where training was given to deaf and dumb children.
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Savithri was able to get a wheelchair by the generosity of a Lions Club. After deep thinking, she decided to buy flowers, make pretty garlands and sell.
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Savithri had a pet dog. She named it 'Leader'. Leader was so much attached to Savithri that she followed her like a shadow. Leader was trained to pick up a basket containing a note and money, go to a flower merchant and bring flowers. Leader's help was a great relief to the disabled Savithri.
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Nearby Savithri's house there was a park. A small Ganesh Temple was located just opposite to the entrance of the part. She used to sit at the entrance of the park and prepare flower garlands while having the darshan of Lord Ganesh. She used to spend few hours to sell the flower garlands. Before she left the place in the night, she handedover the remaining garlands to the priest to adom Lord Ganesh.
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Savithri was able to earn about Rs. 100/- per day after meeting the cost of the flowers. She was contented and grateful to God for keeping her active and useful inspite of her disability.
./././././././././././././././././././././MORAL... Contentment is a continuous feast.
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