HOREGALLU an anecdote by Sudha Murty
WRITER: Sudha Murty – D/o Dr S. R. Kulkarni, reputed physician and W/o Narayana Murty co-founder of Infosys – Social worker, member of Gates Foundation, founded many orphanages, - Writer of novels, Travelogues, Collection of short stories, books for children, etc
WRITINGS: Murthy is a prolific fiction author in Kannada and English. She has published several books, mainly through Penguin, that espouse her philosophical views on charity, hospitality and self-realization through fictional narratives. Some of her notable books in Kannada are Dollar Sose, Runa, Kaveri inda Mekaangige, Hakkiya Teradalli, Athirikthe, Guttondu Heluve. The book How I Taught My Grandmother to Read & Other Stories has been translated into 15 languages including Hindi, Marathi and Assamese. Her latest book is The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk. Other notable books by her are Wise and Otherwise, Old Man and his God,The Magic Drum And Other Favourite Storiesand Gently Falls the Bakula. Marathi movie 'Pitruroon' is based on a story by Sudha Murthy.
Introduction:-'HOREGALLU' is taken from a set of short stories (25) entitled ‘The Old Man and his God’. Sudha Murthy introduces real life experiences during her work. She holds up a mirror to the lives of the people in her village and attempts to trace their stress and spirit of daily.
Meaning of the Title:- 'HOREGALLU' literally means 'a stone that can bear weight' here it is 'a large flat stone placed horizontally over two vertical ones, thus making a stone bench on which anyone could sit and rest a while, chat with a fellow traveller and exchange news of the road.'
Significance of the Title:- In deeper sense-In the journey of life we have to face a number of challenges ,severe situations , conflicts and crises which disrupt the normal life cycle. In such situations need to put down the burden and rest. Horegallu gives the opportunity to do so. It helps people regain their strength .It is a symbol of people who are ready to give rest to the burdens (worries) of others by listening to them.
Characters:
1. Author, Sudha Murty:- Remembers her childhood days and later her work in an office in Mumbai
2. Grandfather:- A retired schoolteacher – used to sit under the banyan tree, talking to those resting there – refreshes the travellers by listening to their worries.
3. Ratna:- A senior clerk – middle aged – 25 years working experience – did the same thing that of the grand father by spending time with fellow workers during lunch hour – never betrayed secrets of others- always smiling - rejoices through the act of kindness.
4. Silent Characters a. Horegallu:- A symbol of a place (or persons) where you can take rest by unloading your burden (worries). b. Banyan Tree:- Stands for nature (or persons) which (or who) gives comfort to those who are tired.
Theme and Message: Sharing and caring – the social togetherness. Importance of such persons who act like 'horegallu' (Grandfather and Ratna). Be patient and listen to others, we have two ears to listen (but one mouth to speak).
Plot: Whenever the writer sees a horegallu, she remembers the two persons who were true horegallus .
Prepared by Thomas A A, GHSS Kattoor, Irinjalakuda. Edited by Girija M B, G H S S Elavally, Thrissur
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WRITER: Sudha Murty – D/o Dr S. R. Kulkarni, reputed physician and W/o Narayana Murty co-founder of Infosys – Social worker, member of Gates Foundation, founded many orphanages, - Writer of novels, Travelogues, Collection of short stories, books for children, etc
WRITINGS: Murthy is a prolific fiction author in Kannada and English. She has published several books, mainly through Penguin, that espouse her philosophical views on charity, hospitality and self-realization through fictional narratives. Some of her notable books in Kannada are Dollar Sose, Runa, Kaveri inda Mekaangige, Hakkiya Teradalli, Athirikthe, Guttondu Heluve. The book How I Taught My Grandmother to Read & Other Stories has been translated into 15 languages including Hindi, Marathi and Assamese. Her latest book is The Day I Stopped Drinking Milk. Other notable books by her are Wise and Otherwise, Old Man and his God,The Magic Drum And Other Favourite Storiesand Gently Falls the Bakula. Marathi movie 'Pitruroon' is based on a story by Sudha Murthy.
Introduction:-'HOREGALLU' is taken from a set of short stories (25) entitled ‘The Old Man and his God’. Sudha Murthy introduces real life experiences during her work. She holds up a mirror to the lives of the people in her village and attempts to trace their stress and spirit of daily.
Meaning of the Title:- 'HOREGALLU' literally means 'a stone that can bear weight' here it is 'a large flat stone placed horizontally over two vertical ones, thus making a stone bench on which anyone could sit and rest a while, chat with a fellow traveller and exchange news of the road.'
Significance of the Title:- In deeper sense-In the journey of life we have to face a number of challenges ,severe situations , conflicts and crises which disrupt the normal life cycle. In such situations need to put down the burden and rest. Horegallu gives the opportunity to do so. It helps people regain their strength .It is a symbol of people who are ready to give rest to the burdens (worries) of others by listening to them.
Characters:
1. Author, Sudha Murty:- Remembers her childhood days and later her work in an office in Mumbai
2. Grandfather:- A retired schoolteacher – used to sit under the banyan tree, talking to those resting there – refreshes the travellers by listening to their worries.
3. Ratna:- A senior clerk – middle aged – 25 years working experience – did the same thing that of the grand father by spending time with fellow workers during lunch hour – never betrayed secrets of others- always smiling - rejoices through the act of kindness.
4. Silent Characters a. Horegallu:- A symbol of a place (or persons) where you can take rest by unloading your burden (worries). b. Banyan Tree:- Stands for nature (or persons) which (or who) gives comfort to those who are tired.
Theme and Message: Sharing and caring – the social togetherness. Importance of such persons who act like 'horegallu' (Grandfather and Ratna). Be patient and listen to others, we have two ears to listen (but one mouth to speak).
Plot: Whenever the writer sees a horegallu, she remembers the two persons who were true horegallus .
Prepared by Thomas A A, GHSS Kattoor, Irinjalakuda. Edited by Girija M B, G H S S Elavally, Thrissur
click here to download the file
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