If you've ever felt that you are too old to pursue a passion that you once cherished, or are too old to chase a dream which you buried alive, then this beautiful story is a life lesson for all of you. 

96-year-old Karthyayani Amma from Kerala went back to school and enrolled in 4th  standard in order to complete her education and wants to finish 10th grade as well.

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It all began in January 2018, when the literacy crew of the 'Cheppad Gram Panchayat' was on a literacy drive for the elderly, and while most people didn't show any interest, Karthyayani came forward happily to participate.  

She spends time learning tables in Mathematics and also took her first exam recently, which she cleared with good marks. She draws inspiration from her 60-year-old daughter Ammini Amma, who passed the literacy mission's course. 

Karthyayani now wants to learn English and follow the footsteps of her daughter.

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The elderly woman's will and passion have inspired 30 senior citizens to take up the same course and pursue education. 

Ironically, her father was a tutor but she and her sister gave up their education at the age of 12 owing to their circumstances. 

This piece of news is not only heartwarming but makes you believe that there still is hope for our nation to grow as a whole, where our elderly are not cruelly left to their fate, but embraced and cherished right until their last days.