Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Then, in divine timing, nipun sent me a book by his sisterinlaw, pavi mehta, called infinite vision. Her film and book infinite vision, tell the improbable story of a crippled, retired eye surgeon who integrated innovation with empathy, service with business. How aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion book online at best prices in india on. Since dec 31 of 1975, i have been called nipun mehta.
Infinite vision at academy of management posted by pavithra mehta. A symphony of wisdom, humanity, grace, and humility that sung us in touch with energized fields of possibility, individual and collective. It retells the magic of a south indian boyhood set against the beguiling charm of an old templecity. Venkataswamy, a retired surgeon with crippled fingers, no money, and a magnificent dream. The above is a transcript of a talk in france in 20.
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He once created a nineitem todo list for her that she has yet to complete. Pavithra mehta was born into a family of ophthalmologists 21 of them, to be precise. How aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion. Pavi mehta is a core member of servicespace and coauthor of infinite visionhow aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion. The book, daddyji, which will be published next week by farrar, strauss. Infinite vision is the first book to probe aravinds history and the distinctive philosophies, practices, and values that unleashed its phenomenal success. Her 2004 documentary film followed the work and vision of dr. In a world where everything has a price and everything is for sale, what happens to the priceless. Mehta, suchitra shenoy at due to covid19, orders may be delayed. It reminded me of the mba case study and made me think about how ambulatory surgery centers could use the ideas presented. How aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion bk business. Story of the aravind eye hospital transcription of pavi mehtas talk.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read infinite vision. Mehta published the first edition of practical medicine for students and practitioners. How aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion was a 2012. By pavithra mehta, suchitra shenoy merchants of vision. Recently in a conversation with viral i brought up how strangely special it is that all these different periods have found a chord of resonance within, each so unique and yet related to the others in a way that makes the sum of this time feel stunningly rich not scattered and somehow perfect too because there are inexplicable. The book has stood the test of time through over nearly 40 years and 20 earlier editions. Her awardwinning documentary infinite vision followed the life and work of the visionary surgeon dr. This event is designed to both share aravinds remarkable story with pavithra mehta, the author of the acclaimed new book, infinite vision and engage participants in a lively discussion around how cghi or your organization might adapt some of aravinds successful approaches to enhance the impact of our own work around the world. Apr 20, 2020, 2 comments, 9 smiles last thursday, we had the privilege of hosting a unique conversation with parker palmer, mary pipher and michael penn. Awardwinning filmmaker and humanitarian to speak at. How aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion by pavithra k mehta suchitra shenoybuy.
Infinite vision and millions of other books are available for instant access. Govindappa venkataswamy, and his journey to becoming the founder of the aravind eye hospital in madurai, india. How aravind became the worlds greatest business case for. Our first guest speaker is pavi mehta, author of infinite vision which tells the remarkable story of how. As the presenter said, it was an unusual choice for this scholarly platform but one that completely toppled their assumptions of how business works. Pavithra mehta is a poet, awardwinning filmmaker and author, and servicespace visionary. A finalist for the academy of managements book of the year, infinite vision reveals a model that bridges business principles with service, innovation with empathy, and outer transformation with inner change. Constraints create the possibility of joy todo institute. I worked on a book titled infinite vision that follows the work of dr. Constraints create the possibility of joy continued from page 1 there was nothing they wanted. A writer, poet, and visionary, she is an inspired and. Ved parkash mehta born 21 march 1934 is an indian writer who was born in lahore, british india now a pakistani city to a punjabi hindu family. Reclaiming the priceless and what would happen were we to bring those things that are truly valuable back into circulation. Mehta is a writerfilmmaker, in a family of 21 and still counting eye surgeons.
We knew we had to include love in its name, as vishal was all about love. This book explores both very effectively while describing practical achievements as well. Modeled after wednesdays, we will start with an hour of silent meditation, then invite an inspiring guest speaker to share their insights on development in india, and end with some dinner. Apr 09, 2016 aravind eye hospital is a popular case study among business schools. Log in or sign up for facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Ved mehta was talking about his book, saying that he wanted it to please his father. Richards body of work is an unhurried labor of love that returns readers to that place of mystery and intelligence that lies at the heart of all true craft. How aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion, 2011. Talk by pavi mehta, author of infinite vision, at wisdom 2. Pavi mehta is a writer and volunteer with servicespace. Pavi mehta answers those questions as eloquently as she poses them in this stirring explication of giftivism, the practice of radically generous acts that transform the world. Five years ago manohar published his first book, the green well years, an affectionate tribute to his early years in madurai. How aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion bk business book online at best prices in india on. But she did not go to medical school like the rest of her.
So, technically, i am seeker of an answer to this very question. Her awardwinning documentary infinite vision followed the life and work of dr. Bk blog infinite vision at academy of management by. Her film and book infinite vision, tell the improbable story of a crippled, retired eye surgeon who integrated innovation with empathy, service with business principles, and inner change with outer transformation.
He lost his sight at the age of three due to cerebrospinal meningitis. Read infinite vision how aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion by pavithra mehta available from rakuten kobo. Pavithra mehta is a writer and filmmaker, and coauthor of the book infinite vision, she is a key figure at servicespace, coleader of its daily good news outlet and of its payitforward restaurant, karma kitchen view archive our authority of being, by mark nepo. Awardwinning filmmaker and humanitarian to speak at marquette university. Govindappa venkataswamy 1918 2006 was my grandmothers eldest brother my granduncle. Today our guest is the influential writer, lewis hyde. It is with great pride that we present the twentyfirst edition of p. She is highly susceptible to the poetry of everyday life.
Great book to research before a trip to the disneyland resort also see her blog growing. Be the first to ask a question about infinite vision. Pavithras documentary infinite vision followed the life and work of dr. Infinite vision, pavithra k mehta suchitra shenoy shop. Home books economics, business and management books. Aravind eye hospital infinite vision the book slideshare. V a legend in the field of social entrepreneurship. Story of the aravind eye hospital transcription of pavi mehtas talk i come to the story through two doorways the doorway of a granddaughter and the doorway of a story teller. How aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion berrett koehler, 2011. I saw only partly in jest to the family that these are my apologies for not being an eye surgeon. How aravind became the worlds greatest business case for compassion by pavithra k. Mehta is rarely seen at book launches and literary festivals, yet here he is for the new edition of his collected writings, drawing a laugh from his audiences. Author pavithra mehta tells the story of her granduncle dr. And what would happen were we to bring those things that are truly valuable back into circulation.
Buy infinite vision by suchitra shenoy, pavithra k. She is the lead author of the book infinite vision. Aravind is like kilimanjaro and infinite vision is like himalaya touching my infinite imagination. Infinite vision was a finalist for the academy of managements prestigious george terry award. See more ideas about how to plan, purpose and mission vision. These are two women not usually given to prevarication. Aravind eye hospital is a popular case study among business schools. If you aspire to combine entrepreneurship and innovation with higher life purpose, then there can be no better guide than infinite vision and the life of dr. Once you are ensnared it will be impossible to escape.
V, her granduncle, winning the best documentary award at the new york independent film festival 2004. Recently in a conversation with viral i brought up how strangely special it is that all these different periods have found a chord of resonance within, each so unique and yet related to the others in a way that makes the sum of this time feel stunningly rich not scattered and somehow perfect too because there are inexplicable threads woven. V and the aravind eye care system should be required. Due to the limited prospects for blind people in general, his mother and father, shanti mehta and amolak ram mehta, respectively, sent ved over 1,300 miles away to. Aug 01, 2016 pavithra mehta is a writer and filmmaker, and coauthor of the book infinite vision, she is a key figure at servicespace, coleader of its daily good news outlet and of its payitforward restaurant, karma kitchen. Myth, imagination, art, the public domain, tricksters and the gifts of forgetting are just a few of the topics that interest acclaimed poet, writer and cultural thinker lewis hyde.
The authors share aravinds improbable evolution from an elevenbed eye clinic founded by dr. The exquisite penandink drawings in the book are his. Pavithra mehta is a writerfilmmaker in a family of 21 eye surgeons. Mar 07, 20 pavithra mehta is a writerfilmmaker in a family of 21 eye surgeons. Infinite vision ebook by pavithra mehta 9781605099811 rakuten. After being encouraged by a friend, i saw this video of pavi mehta who studied the hospitals model and wrote a book called infinite vision. You might know her for her poetry, or perhaps her book infinite. As i looked at it, suddenly it came to me like a lightning bolt, and i said, ive got it. Ved mehtas private, blind universe the new york times.