Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty, who is also the Chairperson of Infosys Foundation and wife of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murty is know for her humility and simplicity. Now, an entrepreneur has taken to LinkedIn to share her experience of interacting with Murty at an airport.
Sharing an image with her, co-founder of India Hemp and Co, Jayanti Bhattacharya, expressed her admiration for Sudha Murty, citing her grace, grit, intelligence, and creativity.
"I heard about her grace, her grit, her intelligence, and her creativity. What blew me away was her patience, her humility, and her simplicity. Mrs. #Sudha #Murty, a #Padmabhushan recipient (mother-in-law to the Prime Minister of the UK) - just waiting in a busy airport with us, talking and connecting with everyday people. It's good to know that in a world of Elon Musks, we'll always have our Sudha Murty," wrote Jayanti in the LinkedIn post.
In the image one can see both of them sitting together at an airport lounge with Murty showing something to the entrepreneur on her phone.
Since being shared, the post has garnered, close to 18,000 reactions and several comments.
"Yes !! She is a rare lady with her skill of connecting with people at all levels . Her simplicity, plain speaking and humility never fail to impress whoever she comes across," commented one user.
"It's her simplicity that makes her #unique #SudhaMurthy is an #inspiration for all!," wrote another user.
V"ery true Jayanti. Madam #sudhamurthy is surely a sublime example of Simple Living and High Thinking. A strong example for us in general," commented a third.
"Well said Jayanti Bhattacharya .... I can personally attest to that... having worked close to N. R. Narayana Murthy and hashtag#sudhamurthy . The world is a Kind place because of kind hashtag#entrepreneurs like here," commented a fourth.
"Jayanti Bhattacharya, its a rare opportunity you received. It's amazing," wrote another user.