President Droupadi Murmu : A reflection of changing Bharat

About the Book:- This book is a biographical sketch of the 15th President of India, authored by a family acquaintance, depicting the tumultuous journey of her life from its nadir to its zenith with a message for humanity to look within.Knowing Droupadi Murmu through this book is not only to appreciate an enduring personality with formidable resilience but alsoto get an introduction tothe cultural heritage ofa scenic, lesser-known geography of incredible Bharat. The book touches upon the unsung inspiring heroes of Rairangpur, Mayurbhanj, who have silently contributed to nation building. The question, as to why Droupadi was poor even after being a descendant of the most philanthropic Sardar family of UparbedaPeedha,hergrandfatherbeing theHalam Baba, the headman of the village,probesinto the social fabric of the time and offers an afterthought for the democratsto work for the economic upliftmentof landed cultivators of the remote parts of the country.True to her name, Droupadi reflects an empowered woman in a progressive and inclusive democracy which facilitated her education, job, and political opportunities. Her elevation to become the President of the largest democracy of the world reinforces our belief in the law of Karma, reemphasizesBharat's commitment to practice the value of VasudhaivaKutumbakam, one world family, and invites everyone to follow the age-old principle of peaceful coexistence. Droupadi embodies the wisdom of this shloka: 'Sukhasyadukhasyana kopi data, parodad?t?tikubuddhiresha. Ahamkarom?tivrith?bhimanah, swakarmas?tregrathito hi lokah' Feeling proud of one's own action is vanity. As a result of one's action, one gets pleasure or sorrow; no one else is responsible for it. Attributing these to others is a wrong perception. Her life is an inspiration and a reminder that we can createour owndestiny through individual actionby emulating her humility, equanimity, and resilience.