Bigger Than
Life
MadanMohan
Tarun
Mr. Nanje Gowda of Bangalore , Rajaji Nagar, is 102 years
old. He lives with his grandson Mr. Ramesh Gowda . Mrs. Rajamma, the wife of
his grandson, takes full care of him. He leads a happy and healthy life. He was
married with Sarsamma , when he was 21 years old and his wife was a child of
eight years. He had thirteen children out of which only five survived.
Presently he has thirteen great grandsons and one great – great grand daughter.
He begins his day with a hot cup of coffee. Then he comes down and takes a walk
before taking breakfast. Though he does not have any teeth in his mouth , he
comfortably eats two chapattis or puries or dosa. He dislikes eating rice. To
the surprise of everybody, he consumes three packs of ‘beedi, daily. He enjoyed
drink ‘Saryi’ (Arrak) before it was banned. He never went to school. He worked
with KEB as store – keeper and retired from there.
On the midnight of
August 17 , 2012, he , all at a sudden
suffered from the attack of partial paralysis on the left side and could
not get up. He was immediately taken to his regular physician. Scan revealed
blood accumulation in his brain which could have been fatal. Immediate operation was needed. He was taken
to Fortis Hospital. Seeing his age, doctors were not sure of success of
operation and the cost was coming to above rupees one lakh. His grandson Mr.
Umesh was determined to save his grandfather at any cost. ‘Let him survive even
for few days, but he will go for his
operation’ he opted.
Finally Dr Divanath Chakrabarthy , consultant neurosurgeon
with his team , operated on Mr. Nanje Gowda successfully.
Dedicated service, determination and prayer of his grandson
and his wife worked positively. Presently he leads a happy and healthy life. May
God give him longer life
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