22. Maitri-Indeed a Friend in Need

The world is in a word, says Wordsmith. Words packed with positive vibrations can light up the dark world of narrow-minded, selfish and loveless millions, says Ms Jalandhara, a writer, guide, mentor and most importantly, healer! An incarnation of simplicity and modesty, Ms Jalandhara was born into the family of Gali Bala Sundara Rao (GBS), a godlike doctor and multifaceted personality. And she was married to Mr Chandra Mohan, a versatile, multi-lingual cine star. Yet, she shines like a star, uneclipsed between the two mighty personalities. With innumerable creative works-stories, novels etc., – to her credit, she seeks to promote peace in minds and homes with a missionary zeal. Unconditional and universal love is her panacea. Cite your problems to Maitri, a question-answer feature both online and offline, and prompt comes the solution in

the form of thought-provoking counselling. Homes flourishing with smiles following her advice are innumerable all over the globe! The true symbol of empowering woman!

1) How can the dark world of millions be filled up with light?

2) What are the two traits highlighted here in the lead character’s personality?

3) Name the two prominent personalities mentioned here associated with her.

4) What is her mission?

5) How does she seek to promote peace in minds and homes?

6) What is her panacea?

7) What does the central character stand for as a symbol?

8) Write the word used in the passage to mean cure-for-all.
ANSWERS

1) Words packed with positive vibrations can light up the dark world of millions.

2) simplicity and modesty

3) Gall Bala Sundara Rao, her father and Mr. Chandra Mohan, her husband.

4) to promote peace in minds and homes

5) through her thought provoking counselling

6) unconditional and universal love

7) as a symbol of empowering woman

8) panacea

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