Tribute to Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is credited with writing India’s post-independence history in golden letters. His contribution to equipping the country with modern technology as a scientist accepted and accepted by all as a politician. He did best at the highest position in the world’s largest democracy, instilling confidence and patriotism in the youth of the country. As a person, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam passed away among us in the form of a body on 27–07–2015 but some of his thoughts are still alive among us.
Today we want some occasions from his autobiography Wings of Fire that only those who have gone through the autobiography will know. That would be totally unfamiliar to the rest of us.
Literature, science, and spirituality
When I was in St. Joseph’s last year, I became interested in reading English literature. I read the best books. Tolstoy, Hardy — despite their eloquent descriptions — became my beliefs. Then I turned to philosophy books. I think it was during this time that I became very interested in physics.
My professors of physics at St. Joseph are Prof. Chinnadurai and Prof. The sub-atomic physics lessons taught by Krishnamurti gave me information about the ‘half-life-period’ associated with the radioactive element and the concepts of matter. My science teacher from Rameshwar, Shivsubramanya Aiyar never taught us that most sub-atomic atoms are unstable and they split into other atoms after a while. All this I was learning for the first time, but when he taught me by studying very carefully that decay is inherent in every joint, he was not mentioning the same things? I have always wondered why some people are tempted to believe that science robs people of faith. As I understand it, the path to science goes through the heart. For me, science has always been a path to spiritual prosperity and self-realization.
Towards Aeronautical Branch
When I joined St. Joseph’s for a B.Sc. degree course, I knew of no other option for higher education. I had no idea if there were any other career opportunities for a science student. It was only after getting my B.Sc. degree that I realized that physics was not my special subject. To make my dream come true, I had to go into engineering. In engineering, I could have gone a long time ago, after completing the intermediate course! While taking this long journey, I reassured myself that it was better to be late than not be able to go at all. I applied for admission to the “Madras Institute of Technology” (MIT), then considered the crown jewel of South Indian technical institutes.
I managed to get myself included in the list of selected candidates, but getting admission in this prestigious institution was a very expensive thing. About a thousand rupees was needed and my father was not in a position to give as much money. My sister Zohra stood beside me in this moment of crisis. He pledged his bracelets and necklaces. His strength and confidence in my legs and his strong desire to see me educated made me tickle. I decided to give up her bracelets from my earnings. At that time I had only one way to earn money, and to study hard and get a scholarship. I moved forward with full vigor.
The two aircraft that were put in to explain the small parts that are in the flight planes at MIT took full possession of my mind. I began to pull invisibly at her. For a long time after the other students went to the hostel, I would sit next to him and look respectfully at this symbol of the human desire to fly freely like a bird in the sky. After finishing my first year — when I had to choose a specific branch, I immediately instinctively chose aeronautical engineering. Now the goal was clear in my mind; I was going to fly planes! I was clear on this, despite the lack of perseverance that should result from my rural, general background. It was during this time that I tried to get acquainted with people of different backgrounds and backgrounds, often with setbacks, frustrations, or even useless introductions, but even during this dim wandering, I was supported by my father’s inspiring words. He who knows others is a Pandit, but a wise man is one who knows himself. A Pandit without wisdom is useless.
I have been a religious person in the sense that I have always had a partnership with God in terms of work. I was fully aware that the best work always wanted more efficiency than I had. So I always needed help, which only God can give. I would estimate my strength, then increase it by fifty percent, then hand myself over to God. In this partnership, I get all the power I need and in fact, I can feel that power entering and flow into my personality. Today I can say with the full determination that God is present in us in the form of this power to achieve our goals and make our dreams come true.
I often read Khalil Gibran and enjoy the wisdom in his words. “Bread made without love always tastes bitter and can only quench a man’s hunger.” Those who work without pouring out their heart cannot achieve complete success. It deploys bitterness around him. If you are a writer who really wanted to be a doctor or a lawyer, then your writing will only half satisfy the reader’s appetite. If you are a teacher who wanted to be an entrepreneur, your education may not satisfy the student’s curiosity. If you are a scientist who hates science, then your work will only satisfy the needs of your mission. The phenomenon of personal boredom and failure to bring results due to not being fully engaged in one’s own business is not new, just as a round nail does not fit in a square hole. But there are exceptions like Prof. Oda and Prof. Sudhakar. They produce personal miracles in their actions as a result of their personal character, personality, intuitions, and perhaps the dreams formed in their hearts. They feel so emotionally at ease in their work that the slightest lack of success in their endeavors fills them with anguish.
These are just three occasions when our reading gives us the right direction in life. There are some occasions in his autobiography that will inspire him to stay alive. Let’s keep Dr. Kalam alive in thoughts and deeds by learning something new from those occasions.
Sumati’s Journey (11–12) The word ‘sumati’ falls on the empty ear and immediately a positive vibration is generated. Under this name, education has been flowing in Bhuj for the last 28 years. The glory of creating not one, not two but three generations goes to this ‘Sumati Study Center’. Not only sound education but his alertness and dedication too are most required.
But not to talk today. Today we are talking about the Arts, Commerce Department which has been progressing steadily for the last decade or so. If we talk from the beginning, then from 15th June 2011, i.e. from today, ‘Shri Ganesh’ of Arts Department came here. Mita Mem of Arts Department says, that “her journey started in July 2011 with a student named Chaitali Pandya. Sumati had allotted a classroom for this one student only. The faculty stood there to teach all the subjects of the arts.”
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*SPEAK AND SILENCE*
Read this Ram Chandra series Beautiful Story
Lao Tzu goes for a walk with his friend every morning. One fine morning his friend came with his another friend…the three friends walked together up the hill all silently… The newcomer found this very strange. When they reached the top of the hill, the new one said … “What a beautiful morning … !!!!” Lao Tzu and his friend gave no answer; When they returned home, Lao Tzu told his old friend,” you haven’t brought this one with us.since as he talking a lot.” There was nothing to say, there was only to enjoy .. and feel with gratitude then what to do about talking about it? What to discuss about it? This little story speaks and says a lot about silence.
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Originally published at https://www.thelitthings.com on July 27, 2020.
