Thursday, November 17, 2005
'Developed minds create visions and differences disappear'
Following are some excerpts of the transcripts of question answer President APJ Abdul Kalam had with students on 14th November in a live chat at rediffmail.com. I feel the answers given by the President need to be followed by not only by the students but by their parents also.
Saman,Sara and Ali (All Saints and Sherwood college,Nainital, 14 yrs): Why don't people live peacefully?Can't you do something about it?Pass laws impose rules to make this World worth living.People fighting over mandir masjid,when God created mankind he knew best.He would not have created muslims hindus togather.Please comment.
President APJ Abdul Kalam: Under-developed minds normally create differences. Developed minds create visions and differences disappear
Jigna vyas (Saint John Highschool, Ahmedabad, 16 yrs): I MET once NARENDRA MODI AND NOW I ASK YOU SIR WHAT WE SHOULD DO FOR NOT TO BE NEGATIVE EMOTIONALLY ?
President APJ Abdul Kalam: Righteousness in the heart brings the beauty in the character. Beauty in the character brings harmony in thinking, harmony results in conflict free home and society.
President APJ Abdul Kalam: I believe, corruption in the society can be eliminated in two ways. 1. We elect right representatives to legislatures and parliament. 2. Corruption free society starts from a righteous home. In my view corruption can be eliminated only by three people namely mother, father and elementary school teacher. As children you can also point out if anything is done wrong in your home. There will definitely be a change because of the love and affection of the child.
naina gautam (St'Thomas College, dehradun, 12 yrs): Sir i would like to ask whom do you admire the most in this world? What are the secrets of your success? Were you a naughty child during your school days? I will hope you will answer my simple questions please answer them!!!
President APJ Abdul Kalam: Of course my parents. I always remember my teacher who gave me the vision for my life while teaching how the birds fly. Since I studied during 1940s, naturally if you are naughty you will be canned. I have experienced that.
Somehow every time I hear our President, my respect for him increases many fold. How clear the ideas, devoid of any bitterness or criticism. It seems he has studied Upanishad, which I believe may be the source of his poise.
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