Murty Or Murthy? Author And Philanthropist Sudha Murty Explains Why Her Surname Is Spelt Differently
Sudha Murty, author, philanthropist and wife of Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, who recently celebrated the 80th birthday of her beloved husband and the co-founder of Infosys, Narayana Murthy, and visited Swami Venkateshwara Temple in Andhra Pradesh, has often drawn attention to the difference in the spelling of their surnames. While she uses “Murty”, her husband uses “Murthy.” The…
Sudha Murty, the celebrated author and philanthropist, recently shared the reason behind her choice of spelling her surname as "Murty" instead of "Murthy." The distinction stems from her deep appreciation of the Sanskrit language and its precise pronunciation. In a video interview, Sudha explained that Sanskrit assigns a distinct letter to each sound, necessitating a spelling that mirrors the original word accurately.
She pointed out that "Murti," which translates to "statue" or "idol," does not support the inclusion of the "THY" sound, hence her preference for "Murty." This preference was instilled in her during her college years when she first observed the difference in spelling between her own name and her husband's. Even after her marriage to Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, Sudha maintained the spelling she deemed linguistically accurate, a choice that her husband has accepted.
Narayana Murthy, known for his open-mindedness and modern outlook, has emphasised that his wife's preference should not become a source of conflict. While Sudha Murty, along with her daughter Akshata Murty, uses the "Murty" spelling, Narayana continues to use "Murthy." The surname "Murty" is derived from the Sanskrit term "murti," commonly used to refer to an idol or physical representation of a deity, a term that appears in various forms across transliterations of Indian names into English.
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