Dear Friends and Students
The Amazon rainforest is the
largest rainforest in the world, covering an area of approximately 6.7 million
square kilometres across nine countries in South America. It is all due to the kind of rainfall it receives.
It catches an average of 2,500
millimetres of rainfall per year, with some areas receiving up to 4,000
millimetres annually. It will not surprise us.
The Sahara Desert is the largest hot desert in the
world, covering approximately 3.6 million square miles (9.4 million square
kilometres) in North Africa. During the day, temperatures in the Sahara can
reach up to 50°C (122°F), while at night, temperatures can drop to as low as
0°C (32°F). It will not surprise us!
However, sometimes a tiny intervention surprise
many! This train always stops in exactly the same place, and the air
conditioner drips in the same place. A tiny ecosystem is born. See the picture
above!! This is called fighting for a cause! This is called hope for many!
They survive to show as an example.
In the Vedic times, how could Lord Prahlada exhibit
unwavering devotion to Lord Vishnu in spite of severe opposition from his
father Hiranyakashipu? Prahlada saw Lord Vishnu in everything and everyone
around him, and he never wavered in his commitment to his faith. Sometimes we
don’t need a complete supporting ecosystem to develop a solid faith or achieve
something big. A small ray of hope is sufficient to conquer.
In modern times, Nick Vujicic, an Australian
motivational speaker was born without arms and legs. Despite facing numerous
challenges throughout his life, he has remained committed to his faith and has
inspired many people with his message of hope and perseverance.
Yesterday, a Class 12th Tamil Nadu student, the
daughter of a carpenter, emerged as the topper in the higher secondary
examinations scoring a perfect 100 in all six subjects. S Nandhini's scorecard
read 600/600. Amazing right? Congratulations to Nandhini.
Dr Raghunath Anant Mashelkar is one of India’s most
eminent scientists. He is known for his contributions to India’s National
Chemical Laboratory and Council of Scientific & Industrial Research,
multiple ‘Mashelkar Committees, and a successful campaign against foreign
patents on Indian traditional knowledge. Born on 1st January 1943 in Mashel,
Goa, Ramesh (as he is known to his near and dear) lost his father at the tender
age of six. However, his mother Late Mrs Anjani Mashelkar was committed to
doing the best she could for him. It was her determination and foresight that
pushed them to move to Mumbai in search of a better livelihood and education.
Here they lived in a chawl (a type of shared tenement) and often struggled to
make ends meet. He went barefoot to a municipal school and would sometimes be
unable to afford a notebook to write his answers in. However, he demonstrated
excellence even amidst adversity. He was the brightest student in the school
and continuously excelled in his academics.
Every year, we observe many students in similar
conditions. Once one of the boys in a similar condition told in a public
gathering, “Adversities can be overwhelming and demotivating, but it is
important to hold onto hope in such times. Hope is a powerful emotion that can
help us overcome challenges and move forward in life”. Powerful and Powerpack
Statement! We should thank them for the spirit!
Let us learn from these great fighters in their
respective causes!
Ravi Saripalle
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