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The Brave Hearts
People gathered at the place with fear in their minds. Everyone felt insecure. However, the mother of the boy took him to the hospital for immediate treatment. When Chandu regained consciousness he found that both of his palms were completely smashed and that both hands had been cut at the wrist as a result of the bomb explosion. Relatives and friends visited the hospital to inquire about Chandu's condition. Some of them were not shy to make odd remarks for the future of the boy.
"Oh, poor Chandu ! His condition now is so bad that he will not be able to do anything in his life. He will be fully dependent on others for everything."
Some other would say, “Instead of leading a dependents life, is it not better to die ?"
The third who happened to be his friend remarked, “Poor Chandu has lost both of his palms. He is very fond of cricket. He will not be able to play the game anymore as a member of the 'Vijay Cricket Team', which he himself had established. Without hands, how can he hold the bat ?"
Some other said, “Life without hands is no life. It would lead to dependence on others for the whole of one's life. Oh, poor Chandu !"
Chandu would listen to such remarks, but that would not depress him. He would not take pity on himself, nor would he shed any tears. He was not afraid of the difficulties he may have to face for the rest of his life. He had enough courage to face the future, whatever it may be. He did not want to be defeated. He was endowed with strong willpower.
Chandu had once read the story of a boy who had lost both of his hands in an accident, and still he had continued his studies. He had the urge to become an engineer.
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