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Silent Power: The Art of Living with Humility and Wisdom

Dr Vijayalakshmi Aluri
5 min readJan 9, 2025

Dr.Vijayalakshmi Aluri, Winner of World Bank’s Projects competition, Author, Social worker and Gynecologist, Sri Sri Holistic Multi specialty Hospitals, Hyderabad

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The Quiet Strength of Abdul Sattar Edhi

In the bustling streets of Karachi, Pakistan, a man named Abdul Sattar Edhi transformed the world around him — not with loud proclamations but with silent, consistent action. Edhi, the founder of the Edhi Foundation, built one of the largest and most effective social welfare networks in the world. His humility and commitment to service were legendary.

Despite his immense contributions, Edhi lived a modest life. Wearing simple clothing and residing in a small room adjacent to his foundation’s office, he epitomized the principle “Have more than you show, speak less than you know.” He once said, “My religion is humanity.” His actions spoke louder than any words ever could. Edhi didn’t boast about his achievements; he focused on doing the work.

One of his most inspiring acts involved the creation of “baby cradles” outside his centers, where abandoned infants could be safely left. Instead of criticizing or shaming the parents, he offered a solution that saved countless lives.

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Dr Vijayalakshmi Aluri
Dr Vijayalakshmi Aluri

Written by Dr Vijayalakshmi Aluri

An Ob./Gy Specialist by profession and an author of novels, Short stories, Health Education books and a translator of World famous Health Education books

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