Brave Hearts

Author(s): Kumarpal Desai
Publisher: Eye Care Foundation

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The Brave Hearts
consideration. Pavitran had proved that if one is firm in one's resolve, one can achieve anything in this world by surmounting all kinds of difficulties and privations.
Later Pavitran joined the paratroopers in the Indian army. He proved to be the only physically challenge soldier in the unit who could take a jump from a plane flying high in the skies. His name was included in the Guinness Books of Records for his unique achievements as a paratrooper. The Government of India also honoured him by bestowing on him the coveted Arjun Award.
Pavitran was not one to spend his time gloating over his past achievements. He did not like to sit idle and do nothing. He started dreaming of new plans and projects. He participated in he 20,000 km. cycle race that was organised in the city of Ottawa in Canada with courage and confidence greater than those who had a normal physique. He established a new record of covering a distance of 600 kms in a period of just 24 hours.
Pavitran would not stop doing such things again and again. He was always ready to undertake new adventures. He even jumped into the Niagara Falls, using rubber devices. He now wants to jump into the same fall without any safety devices. He often says, “If I remain alive after the attempt, it would be the greatest achievement of my life time, but if I die Niagara Falls will become my permanent grave. Both ways I shall be the winner."