Perfecting Youth

Author(s): Udayvallabhvijay
Publisher: Samkit Yuvak Mandal

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sportsperson who plays for 2 hours and does what not in the remaining 22 hours, or a soldier who has selflessly committed his life to his nation and his fellow citizens 24 x 7 ? It is our misfortune that we are not even capable of thinking and differentiating between skill and sacrifice.
Why can't a college event present such sacrificing episodes in an inspiring manner?
Why can't there be a freedom fighter's day, celebrated with enthusiasm informing and inspiring others?
We are all aware of the profits made by economic giants. We are remarkably informed of the current social status of so many celebrities but hardly any teen would have heard the name of K. Sundaram, a matter of pride for all the Indians.
Can you imagine of a librarian in India being honored with the "Man of Millenium" award by US Govt.?
Yes, an epitaph of altruism, P. Kalyan Sundaram has been conferred with this outstanding award for rendering his flawless services to orphans and needy as he donated his entire salary since last 30 years and thus being an example of exemplary sacrifice.
The social worker from Tamil Nadu
had worked as a librarian for some 30 years. He has not only donated his salary for the betterment and upliftment of the people in need in society, but also contributed his entire pension of Rs.10/-lakhs.
Sundaram enjoys the enviable status of becoming the first person who has donated his entire earning for a social cause. Recognizing his incomparable contribution the US Govt. honored him with the "Man of Millenium" award. He received Rs. 30 crores as the award money but that too accelerated him on his charity path. He donated the entire amount for the betterment of others.
His entering the social arena was far back, during his college days when the Indo-China war broke out and he contributed his gold chain to the Chief Minister Kamraj, for the war fund. Instead of applause and appreciation someone taunted him on this occasion saying "Its right when you earn on your own and then donate". Instead of taking this observation negatively, he took these words as a stepping stone. He had a long jump and he could overcome the lust and likings for a pleasant life with a selfless motive. He, as a bachelor has dedicated his life to serve others. United Nations Organisation (UNO) has previously
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