Perfecting Youth

Author(s): Udayvallabhvijay
Publisher: Samkit Yuvak Mandal

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honored him as 'outstanding person of the 20th century.' Sundaram, a gold medalist in library science has a Master's degree in literature and history from Madras University, India. He has also received the BAPASI award for best librarian in 2012, and many other awards from various organizations. No one could have even thought of such a 'Millionaire at Heart', being born a n d brought up in Melakaru velan gulam village of Nangunari taluka in Tirunelveli dist. of Tamil Nadu State in India.
There are many emerging professionals engaged in social activities individually or through an NGO. These are not the ones who have renounced everything and as if they have only one thing to do. They do have a family and they do live duty bound family life. They balance out everything to contribute their efforts for effective purpose. Jains are very well aware of the works done and being done by Shri Kumarpal V. Shah and his colleagues. They are truly amazing when they engage in the post disaster relief work; be it in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa, Maharashtra, Gujarat or Indian border.
Many of us have heard of a father adopting a child but in a rare instance, impressed by his simple living, high thinking life profile, southern superstar Rajnikanth has adopted him as his father.
Salute to Indian culture which raises a man to such a pedestal of sacrifice and social service.
Giving money is not the only way one can sacrifice. Giving your time, talent and consent irrespective of your dreams for a good cause is also a sacrifice. Reputed singer Mukeshji was once called up by a hospital authority. He was requested to visit a dying girl and fulfil her wish to hear Mukesh's live voice. The Great singer adjusted his pre-decided recording programme and visited the hospital. A sacrifice of personal priorities for the sake of someone's satisfaction! K. Saigal noticed two urchins singing at chow patty. No one was least concerned for them. Saigal asked for the harmonium and started singing the
Even this happens only in INDIA Worth reading and sharing
Mr.Kalayanasundaram
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