Breaking Boundaries―quote

Grow beyond your limits. Don't let illusions prevent you from reaching your full potential...

Towards destiny―quote

Every time, I took a wrong turn in life I panicked until I realised―I don't know where the path leads; He knows.

My every step, and turn is taking me closer to my destiny.

Happy Dhanteras

HAPPY DHANTERAS!

May Dhanwantari bless you with a long healthy life.

Quote of the month

“It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength.”—Maya Angelou#diversity
Posted by Shankhnaad-The sound of change on Thursday, 29 October 2015

The Value of Independence

There has been a recent trend in the country to belittle the leaders of Indian independence struggle, or compare them against each other to decide which was the better one. Indian freedom movement was not a competition. It was the struggle of a nation to assert its right to self-respect, and dignity.

It doesn’t matter who contributed how much. Every freedom fighter, whether it was the common man, or a great leader deserves equal respect. Indian Independence is a great milestone in the history of mankind. It demonstrated to the world the Indian maxim – truth always wins. Don’t ruin the value of the mighty struggle by glorifying one leader, and vilifying the other. Whatever their differences may be, they fought for the same goal – freedom against oppression.

It isn't right to judge the actions of freedom fighters when you yourself haven't fought for India's independence. Let me borrow a quote from the former Prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajapayee, “tum kya jano azadi kya hoti hai, tumhe muft me mili na kimat gayi chukai”. 

It's the duty of every Indian to maintain the independence instead of debating on who is responsible for getting independence. Independence is a responsibility to be nurtured. Thousands of Indians sacrificed their family, career, and life for freedom.

Indian Independence day is the day of pride of every Indian, and everyone else who is against oppression. Let our independence serve as a hope to every nation who dreams to win against tyranny.

Happy Independence Day India!

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Ten Motivating quotes by Dr. Abdul Kalam

APJ Abdul Kalam will be etched in our hearts forever.  Dr. Abdul Kalam Sir, was our inspiration...our beloved inventor. His life served to prove a Sanskrit doctrine my parents taught me as a child, "विद्या विनयेन शोभते" (Vidya Vinayen Shobhate) which means that that the more knowledgeable are always humble. As a tribute to him, I'm sharing some of my favourite Dr. Abdul Kalam quotes.

Ten Motivating Quotes by APJ Abdul Kalam

•  Excellence is a continuous process and not an accident.

• We must think and act like a nation of a billion people and not like that of a million people. Dream, dream, dream.

•  Unless India stands up to the world, no one will respect us. In this world, fear has no place. Only strength respects strength.

•  Let us sacrifice our today so that our children can have a better tomorrow.

• Science is a beautiful gift to humanity; we should not distort it.

• Be more dedicated to making solid achievements than in running after swift but synthetic happiness.

•  It is very easy to defeat someone, but it is very hard to win someone

•  Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.

•  You see, God helps only people who work hard. That principle is very clear.

•  If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are the father, the mother and the teacher.

The real hero of the nation, Dr. Abdul Kalam even after passing away remains in our thoughts, continues to motivate us.

Which of Dr. Kalam's quote is your favourite? Do let me know.

Friday Quote #25

Believe in yourself, then no one can stop you from winning.
Posted by Shankhnaad-The sound of change on Monday, 20 October 2014