6 Questions
At what age did Sindhutai get married, and how old was her husband?
Sindhutai got married at 10 years old, and her husband was 30 years old.
Why was Sindhutai thrown out of her house by her husband?
Sindhutai was thrown out of the house by her husband because he was abusive and beat her.
What did Sindhutai do to feed her daughter after being thrown out of her house?
Sindhutai began begging at railway platforms to feed her daughter.
How many orphans did Sindhutai adopt and nurture?
Sindhutai adopted and nurtured over 1,400 orphans.
What impact did Sindhutai have on the lives of the children she adopted?
She helped them get an education, got them married, and supported them to settle down in life.
What professions did some of Sindhutai's adopted children attain?
Some of Sindhutai's adopted children are now lawyers, doctors, and engineers.
Study Notes
Sindhutai Sapkal: The Mother of Orphans
- Sindhutai was married at the age of 10 to a 30-year-old man and was subjected to abuse and beating.
- At the age of 20, she was thrown out of her husband's house and was left to fend for herself and her baby girl.
- She was refused shelter by her mother and began begging at railway platforms to feed her daughter.
- Through her experiences, she understood the pain of abandoned children and decided to adopt them, eventually becoming known as the "mother of orphans".
- Over time, Sindhutai adopted and nurtured over 1,400 orphans, providing them with education, marriage, and support to settle down in life.
- She treated her adopted children as her own and didn't give them up for adoption.
- Many of her adopted children have grown up to become successful professionals, such as lawyers, doctors, and engineers.
- People affectionately refer to her as "mai" (mother).
Discover the inspiring story of Sindhutai Sapkal, who overcame abuse and abandonment to become a mother to thousands of orphaned children.
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