It was a shocking news to read that Dr. Abdul Kalam, has passed away at the age of 82. He was truely a legend on his own way.
He called himself " Made in India", as he was tutored in Indian, and never been to any foreign university for education. He is real life example for the youth, how one can reach the pinnacle no matter from what social context he hails from.
More than being a nuclear scientist, a leader of a nation, not many remember him as a scholar in Tamil Literature. He was the first to quote the great Indian Tamil laurate Kaniyan Poonkunranar, at the European Union. The standing ovation he received after the speech portrays the respect he hold as a greatest statesmen.
The speech at the Golden Jubilee of the European Union parliament his deep understanding of world peace. Where the world leaders are struggling hard to bring in peace in the world. Dr. Kalam, simplified this effort by saying it begins in every individual heart.
Dr. Kalam's speech in EU parliament
His dedication and tiresome journey to make the world better for the children is truely an inspiration to all. He dedicated most of his life time to be with the children. Even when he was a leader of Indian nation still he dedicated time to answer the question from the students everyday.
His simplicity is an lesson to all how one should live his life. One incident that comes to my mind is, soon after he vacated his office as the President of India, he was traveling to USA on a personal visit. he was detained by the customs officers at the airport and searched. His simplicity to not only corporate with the customs officers but also not to make it in to a diplomatic issue between two countries, by stating that they are doing their duty there is nothing wrong in it, shows his humbleness. This sets an example for many politicians of today.
Hallmark of a great leader is to inspire and instil positive attitude. Dr. Kalam by virtue been this Leader. Vacum he leaves behind cannot be filled. But, the path he showed and the road he tread will sure be a inspiration for many generation to follow.
May you rest in peace Sir.
He called himself " Made in India", as he was tutored in Indian, and never been to any foreign university for education. He is real life example for the youth, how one can reach the pinnacle no matter from what social context he hails from.
More than being a nuclear scientist, a leader of a nation, not many remember him as a scholar in Tamil Literature. He was the first to quote the great Indian Tamil laurate Kaniyan Poonkunranar, at the European Union. The standing ovation he received after the speech portrays the respect he hold as a greatest statesmen.
The speech at the Golden Jubilee of the European Union parliament his deep understanding of world peace. Where the world leaders are struggling hard to bring in peace in the world. Dr. Kalam, simplified this effort by saying it begins in every individual heart.
Dr. Kalam's speech in EU parliament
His dedication and tiresome journey to make the world better for the children is truely an inspiration to all. He dedicated most of his life time to be with the children. Even when he was a leader of Indian nation still he dedicated time to answer the question from the students everyday.
His simplicity is an lesson to all how one should live his life. One incident that comes to my mind is, soon after he vacated his office as the President of India, he was traveling to USA on a personal visit. he was detained by the customs officers at the airport and searched. His simplicity to not only corporate with the customs officers but also not to make it in to a diplomatic issue between two countries, by stating that they are doing their duty there is nothing wrong in it, shows his humbleness. This sets an example for many politicians of today.
Hallmark of a great leader is to inspire and instil positive attitude. Dr. Kalam by virtue been this Leader. Vacum he leaves behind cannot be filled. But, the path he showed and the road he tread will sure be a inspiration for many generation to follow.
May you rest in peace Sir.
