Every
successful story has a painful beginning
and every painful beginning has a successful ending
..... Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam...
Do you think it is just a common statement. It is not a
mere statement. A philosophy of life. It is not even a mere philosophy of life,
It is an alarming, compassionate, soothing and profound answer to all the
questions that always chant in your mind. A right and correct response to the
pains that you experience in the early phases of life. It is said No pains ,No
gains. Multimillionere Bill gates has rightly said ' If you are born poor, it
is not your mistake but if you die poor it is your mistake.’
Let me elucidate , narrate and bring into lime light of
an eye opening , mesmerizing and inspiring life story of a lady who was just an
agricultural labour, worked for Rs. 5 per day until 1989 now became CEO of Keys
software solutions in USA and making millions of money and serving the grass
roots of Indian society. Is it awe striking and jaw dropping for you ? but you
need to believe and accept because you are all going to witness her, listen to
her and even talk to her very soon. She is none other than Mrs. D. Anil Jyothi
Reddy.
I know You become more enthusiastic and eager to know how
a mediocre village woman could surpass all the obstacles of domestic as well as
financial and made her dreams realized. Her success is not limited to her or
her own family, the social service that she renders to the needy folk of
society inspires many corporate giants to extend their hand with her to help
the needy. The financial support that she renders is not a big issue when it is
compared to her life story which has become a living example for millions to
take her as inspiration and face the challenges with brave heart. Now many
women take haer as an example and coming out with courageous hearts to brake
the limiting believes as well as glass ceiling which condense their actual
growth according to their innate potential.
Now here are some of the important phases in her much
instigating story of her life. I know many of you even feel the warmth in your
heart and wet your eyes and burst into tears by becoming panic. No.. If you
intend to become so..it is not liked by either Jyothi Reddy or us ..What we expect
you to recharge your selves , pump the inspired blood to each and every artery
, energize each and every cell, strengthen your muscles, expand your perception
break your limiting beliefs, burst your comfort zone, stop blaming the
environment and re-define your goal and aim at the sky and gigantic your
image…….yes, yes…..we are sure that you will .. you will…. Make it possible.
CHILDHOOD:
D. Anila Jyothi Reddy was born in Narasimhula Gudem in
Hanumakonda mandal, Warangal District as eldest of four children to a common
peasant who has lost his employment during emergency. His father was joined in
Army but could not continue because of his attachment with the family. The
military training that he had, the attitude that he developed, was given to her
as inheritance. As it was very difficult for the family to meet the both the
ends, he was forced to join Jyothi Reddy BALASADAN, a government orphanage at
Hanumakonda as amother less child.
From 5th
class to 10th class Jyothi Reddy stayed in orphanage by having solitary life
away from home. She used to await if anyone would come and render some help.
Particularly during winter season when she used to shiver like anything as her
blankets were torn. May be this had a strong influence in her sub conscious and
drive her to orphanages often and help the children with all that they require
among all the love and feeling of belongingness. Even during summer she never
used to go to her village, she used to stay in warden’s house and did all the
house hold work for which she was fed.
The empathy that she shows on all the orphans is gained
through her own bitter experiences. Recently she made a representation to the
Government of India with all her allies to legislate the Rights of the Orphans.
She strongly believes the words of Mother Teresa… “ The worst disease in the
world is neither poverty nor other, lack of feeling of belongingness, being
unwanted is the worst ”. Whenever she visits the Orphanages in India she
prefers to spend more time with the orphans. Even they rejoice her company… “
she is more than mother to me’’ says Ranjitha, an orphan who is being sponsored
by Jyothi. If you see many college students keep on blaming their environment
and parents when they fail to satisfy their wants. A sincere advice to them to
visit any orphanage at least once in a year. You better understand the real
pain of the life and appreciate what you really have.
MARRIAGE: Mrs Jyothi Reddy passed 10th class with good
marks and she dreamed to continue her education. But her parents have contrary
plans. At the age of just 16 they performed her marriage with Mr. SangiReddy
because of their dire financial position. It is quiet common in rural India,
many parents of girl child treat them as burden and try to remove the burden as
soon as possible and perform marriage at an early stage. She was innocent and
not knowing much about marital life.. time passed ..by the age of eighteen she
became mother of two girls. It was very difficult for her to provide the basic
needs of her children to feed them and
to look after.
EARLY CAREER :
Strong determination to take care of her children made
her to persuade her mother-in-law and husband to work in the agriculture to
work for money. She worked for Rs. 5 per day as agriculture labour. Many other
people who worked along with her on field were impressed by her attitude taught
her the basics of hard work of peasants. She worked from 1986 to 89 on field
till she got an interesting turn in 1989. Nehru Yuvak Kendra (NYK) started a
night school in the village to teach the basic education for adults. As there
was no graduate from the village and Jyothi was the only available option, they
appointed her as the volunteer to educate the adults after giving some
training. It fetched her Rupees 150 per month. She gathered all the co workers
in the evenings to the Centre and taught them the basic education with unique
play way methods. The Inspection authorities were very much impressed by the
initiative and dedication of Jyothi as the volunteer and appointed her Mandal Prerak
of Hanumakonda.
ACADEMIC
PURSUIT :
After being appointed as Mandal Prerak Jyothi had to
visit all the centres of the Warangal district and realized the importance of
education and without higher education she can not grow to next levels in life.
She completed her graduation and post graduation Distance Mode from Ambedkar
Open University. Even University authorities were impressed by her urge for
education. She did B. Ed from Anna University and become a government teacher.
But it was not a cake walk for her. She had to cross over all obstacles at home
as well as in society. Leaving her village and staying at her work place with
her children and husband and balancing family and work and making money by
doing all alternative sources as the salary was not sufficient etc,, these were
all the different problems higher than the Everests for any rural Indian women.
Patience, perseverance and commitment are the secrets of her energy behind this
passionate effort.
AMERICAN DREAM :
If the story stopped here there would be nothing much to
inspire others. When Jyothi was working as inspector of schools, a relative of
her who settled in America came to her place. Jyothi accompanied her during her
stay and observed how much change had been taken in the life style of her
America settled relative. The way her American relative was spending money for
her daughters laid seeds of desires in her. She thought even she could give
great future to her daughter if she would go to America and earn there. That
time onwards she made up her mind and learnt computers and started saving money
for her passport and visa. After series of early failures she could get a
visiting visa and flew to America with a little amount but heart filled dreams.
EARLY TRAILS
IN AMERICA:
As soon as she landed in America she realized it was not an easy
task to settle in America. The people whom she believed would give her shelter
and support turned off their faces. As money she brought from India was running
off she joined as a salesperson in “ Movie Time ’’ a video shop in New Jersey.
She stayed as paying guest in gujarathi family. While she was working iin Video
Time a known Indian from Warangal saw her and recommended her name to his
brother who owned a company called “ CSAMERICA” and she was appointed as recruiter
after being trained. Later a well know company ICSA offered her a good job with
handsome salary. Again she faced some problems as her visa was not approved and
she went for H1 visa. She had to resign her job in ICSA and again had to work
for $5 per hour in nominal jobs till she got her H1 visa.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP: She went to Mexico for her VISA
stamping. All the hardships of obtaining visa gave her an idea of establish her
first entrepreneurship to assist the people to get their Visas. Thus Keys software
solutions was initiated. It extended it services like developing software
solutions and recruitment and other job providing areas. Jyothi came to America
in May 2OOO and by September, 2001 she became entrepreneur. She made her cousin
as partner as his partner and extended her business to become more profitable.
FULFILMENT OF
DREAMS:
Her hard work, commitment and dedication fetched her the
success she dreamed for. She made enough money to take care of her children and
her near relatives. Her two daughters could finish higher education in America
from prestigious universities and got married to well settled bridegrooms. Her
dream to provide good living conditions to her daughters was fulfilled. But she
thought it was not here mere responsibility. She has been always thankful to
all the people who supported her. She never forgets the pains that she had
throughout her life. So she decided to start helping all the needy. She wants
to shed tears from the needy orphans who suffer from all inadequacies. She wants
to give warmth heart to the pain tinted lives. These thoughts ushered her to
take an inspiring turn to extend her service to the humanity.
SERVING HUMANITY:
It is not just a lady went to America and making some
money.. and people started calling it as success. It is the attitude and
humbleness of Jyothi Reddy which really made the people to notice her and
started extending their service to fellow human kind. Jyothi Reddy never forgot
her roots. In every visit to India she visits Orphanages, Old age homes and
spends time with them, provides them financial assistance. She visits Women’s
colleges and empowers them with her life experience. She stands for the orphans
and represented to the government to make a legislation to safeguard their
rights. She takes her success to heart and not to head. She helped many Indians
to settle in America by providing initial shelter and guidance.
FUTURE VISION
:
Jyothi Reddy has a vivid and constructive vision to
extend her service to needy people. She wants to provide educational facilities
and long term result oriented service activities. Everyone should accept the
self responsibility and try to be courageous enough to face the challenges.
Struggle in life strengthens the caliber of the people. She visits colleges and
inspire girl students to take up the self responsibility to empower themselves.
She strongly feels that every individual should stop blaming the environment
and start helping themselves. God always sends his hidden helping hand through
different unexpected sources. We need not to look back when we realize we are
responsible for our lives. This is the message that she wants to share with
everyone she meets.
LIFE PRINCIPLES OF JYOTHI REDDY
ACCEPT AND ADAPT TO THE REALIT Y
NO CONDITION IS PERMANENT
TAKE UP THE SELF RESPONSIBILITY
WORK FOR CONTINUOUS GROWTH
ASSOCIATE WITH GOOD PEOPLE
NEVER WAIT FOR MIRACLE ;
NEVER LOOSE COURAGE
GOD ANSWERS OUR PRAYERS'
GIVE BACK WHATEVER YOU GOT
INSPIRE AND GIVE HOPE
When you read
the above, it is sure you feel motivated and start appreciating the efforts of
Jyothi Reddy. It is not that we expect you to appreciate. Just stop thinking
all limiting believes and implement whatever you have learned from her.
Napoleon Hill says “ Whatever human mind believes and
conceives human mind can achieve” So just believe ..believe .. believe .. you
can do it…. Have you goal clear and start working on it.
Wish you all the best…