The Man Who Gave Away ₹3 Crore to Teach a Lesson of Love

Man gave away land worth ₹3 crore not because of fame, not for politics, not for revenge, but to build a school in memory of his wife

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12/8/20252 min read

The Man Who Gave Away ₹3 Crore to Teach a Lesson of Love

The Story of Goli Shyam Sundar Reddy

Sometimes, the wealthiest of people are not those who possess the most, but those who are letting go the most.

This is the story of Goli Shyam Sundar Reddy, former MPP President from Telangana, whose act of generosity came from a place of deep pain, dignity, and undying love.

A Home Divided

For years, Shyam Sundar Reddy toiled and served people, built land, reputation, and respect. His family was his pride, especially the memories of his wife, who stood by him through every struggle of life.

But time has a way of testing relationships in ways we never expect.

When he gained financial stability, the son started pressing him-not out of love, but out of greed. Arguments, threats, emotional harassment all over property.

The house, which was once full of warmth, became a battlefield.

The Breaking Point

Most parents, finding themselves in such a painful situation, break down quietly. But what Shyam Sundar Reddy did was something nobody could have imagined.

  • Instead of fighting.

  • Instead of shouting.

  • Instead of dragging his son to court.

  • He preferred peace instead of strife.

  • He chose legacy over bitterness.

The Decision That Shocked Everyone

He donated 3 acres of his land to the government, land worth almost ₹3 crore.

  • No deal.

  • No negotiation.

  • No compensation.

All he requested was this:

“Build a school in my wife’s memory.”

  • Not a statue.

  • Not a street name.

  • Not a plaque.

A school is a place where children will learn, grow, dream, and build futures.

A gift which continues to give long after he is gone.

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Why This Matters

People fight over property all the time.

  • Brothers, shut up.

  • Families fall apart.

  • Relationships break irretrievably.

But this man chose a lesson over a fight.

A lesson that:

Property means nothing if love is lost. Legacy isn't what we leave behind, but what we build for others.

Respect cannot be demanded; rather, it has to be earned and maintained. It wasn't an act about money.

It was about honoring his wife and making sure her love continues to live through children she never even met.

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A School That Will Bear Her Name

Something very special will be done by the school to be built on that land:

  • It will turn pain into purpose.

  • Fail into learning.

  • Personal grief into public good.

  • Decades of children will study there.

  • Lives will be shaped.

  • Dreams will be born.

All because one man refused to let bitterness define him. -

Takeaway When life hurts you, you have two choices: become smaller because of the ache, or Become greater through it. Goli Shyam Sundar Reddy chose greatness. While others chased wealth, he created meaning. "Buildings fall, money fades, but love when given away becomes immortal."