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The summer vacations are here. Most families
would be heading home to the green pastures and
rains. A few unfortunate people would watch the
TV; listen to the excitement back home during their
phone calls to their loved ones. We wish all our
members and well-wishers a very happy vacation.
We wish our Bala Darshan and Yuva Darshan
children a memorable vacation. Let this be a different
vacation. We encourage the children to learn about
their motherland. Visit as many places of culture
and heritage as possible. Experience the love and
affections on your elders and the family. Enjoy the
nature and the rains.
It is a very memorable June for Seva Darshan
as its project Vivekam is be launched at a grand
function in Kerala by eminent dignitaries on June
19th as part of Reading Day. This project like
our previous efforts is a pointer to the massive
contribution NRIs can make to the development of
our society in India. Development need not always
mean investment in airports and multi storied
building complexes alone. Our biggest contribution
must be towards the all-round development of our
nation and its people. To encourage the reading
habits of our younger generation we must extend all
our support to projects aimed and establishing more
libraries and reading clubs.
We need to inspire our younger generation
to perform for the future of our nation. Shivaji
Maharaj, Rana Pratap, our valiant kings and leaders
alongside social reformers like Swami Vivekananda
had defned what our Nation should be. Currently
the Nation is plagued with political dramas and
corruption. The dignity of the offces in the political
establishment is at an all-time low. Political reforms
after Independence have sadly given a rather dismal
performance and there is a serious need to infuse
new younger minds to the system.
It is equally important that we live as role models.
As role models defning our nation, we need to live
and respect the laws laid down by the community
and its leaders. The ongoing security operation in
Kuwait has left many of us with a sense of fear and
helplessness. It is the responsibility has a community
to remain united and take things in the right stride.
Law enforcement is duty of every Nation as per the
laws laid down by their respective governments. We
must help facilitate the same by helping members of
our community who need assistance and educating
the ignorant. Our government representatives in
Kuwait are also doing taking up their responsibility.
But a greater urgency in response to the crisis on
hand is essential to avoid a feeling of desperation
amongst the Indian community. We hope this issue
will be quickly resolved with the Government.
The Seva Darshan family welcomes you all to the
inaugural function on 19th June at SRV School in
Ernakulum for the launch of the Vivekam project.
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Rani Lakshmi Bai was the queen of the princely
state of Jhansi, which is located on the northern
side of India. She was one of the most leading
personalities of the frst war of India's independence
that started in 1857. In this article, we will present
you with the biography of Rani Lakshmibai, who
was an epitome of bravery and courage.
Rani Lakshmi Bai Martyrdom day (according to
tithi) falls on 16th June this year.
Early life
She was born to a Maharashtrian family at Kashi
(now Varanasi) in the year 18 November 1835.
During her childhood, she was called by the name
Manikarnika. Affectionately, her family members
called her Manu. At a tender age of four, she lost her
mother. As a result, the responsibility of raising her
fell upon her father. While pursuing studies, she also
took formal training in martial arts, which included
horse riding, shooting and fencing. To know the
complete life history of Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi,
read on.
In the year 1842, she got married to the Maharaja
of Jhansi, Raja Gangadhar Rao Newalkar. On getting
married, she was given the name Lakshmi Bai. Her
wedding ceremony was held at the Ganesh temple,
located in the old city of Jhansi. In the year 1851,
she gave birth to a son. Unfortunately, the child did
not survive more than four months.
In the year 1853, Gangadhar Rao fell sick and
became very weak. So, the couple decided to adopt a
child. To ensure that the British do not raise an issue
over the adoption, Lakshmibai got this adoption
witnessed by the local British representatives. On
21st November 1853, Maharaja Gangadhar Rao
died.
'Meri Jhansi Nahin Doongi'
On 7th March 1854, the British issued a gazette
dissolving the State of Jhansi. Rani Lakshmibai was
enraged due to the injustice when an English offcer,
Major Ellis came to meet Lakshmibai. He read out
Rani Lakshmi Bai :
Warrior queen of Jhansi
during 1857 War of Independence
the offcial declaration dissolving the State. The
furious Rani Lakshmibai told Ellis Meri Jhansi
Nahin Doongi (I shall not part with my Jhansi) when
he sought her permission to leave. Ellis heard her
and left. Battle of 1857 The battle for freedom that
started from January 1857 engulfed even Meerut on
10th May.
Along with Meerut, Delhi and Bareilly, Jhansi
also was freed from the British rule. Three years
after Jhansi was freed, Rani Lakshmibai took over
the control of Jhansi and she made preparations to
defend Jhansi from the likely attack by the British.
Sir Hugh Rose was appointed by the British to
capture Rani Lakshmibai, alive. On 20th March
1858, Sir Huge encamped with his army 3 miles
away from Jhansi and sent a message to her that she
should surrender; but rather than surrendering, she
stood on the rampart of her fort motivating her army
to fght with the British. The battle started. Jhansi
canons started routing the British. Even after 3 days
of continuous fring, the fort of Jhansi could not be
attacked; therefore, Sir Hugh decided to adopt the
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path of treachery. Finally, on 3rd April, the army of
Sir Hugh Rose entered Jhansi.
The soldiers started looting people. Rani
Lakshmibai decided to join Peshava by breaking
the bloc of the enemy. In the night, with her troupe
of trusted 200 cavalry, she tied her 12 year old son
Damodar to her back and raising the slogan of Jai
Shankar left her fort. She penetrated the British bloc
and rode towards Kalpi. Her father Moropant was
with her. While breaking the faction of the British
army, her father got injured, was captured by the
British and was hanged.
Fight of Kalpi
After riding continuously for 24 hours covering
a distance of 102 miles, the Rani reached Kalpi.
Peshava judged the situation and decided to help
her. He provided his squads of army to her as per
her requested requirement. On 22nd May, Sir Hugh
Rose attacked Kalpi. Rani Lakshmibai rushed to
the front like lightening whilst holding her sword.
Her forceful attack resulted in a setback for the
British army. Sir Hugh Rose disturbed with this
setback brought his reserved camel troops onto the
battlefeld. The fresh reinforcement of the army
affected the ardour of the revolutionaries and Kalpi
was taken over by the British on 24th May. Defeated
Raosaheb Peshave, Nawab of Banda, Tatya Tope,
Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi and all the chieftains
gathered at Gopalpur. Laksmibai suggested taking
over Gwalior. Shinde, the Ruler of Gwalior, was
pro-British. Rani Lakshmibai won over Gwalior and
handed it over to Peshava.
Sacrifce of life on the altar of freedom
Sir Hugh Rose had heard about the defeat of
Gwalior by Rani Lakshmibai. He realized that the
situation could go out of control if time was wasted;
therefore, he marched towards Gwalior. Lakshmibai
and Peshva decided to fght the British as Sir Hugh
Rose touched Gwalior. Lakshmibai took it upon
herself to safeguard the East side of Gwalior. The
unprecedented valour of Laksmibai inspired her
army; even her maids attired in mens uniform
took to the battlefeld. The bravery of Lakshmibai,
resulted in the retreat of the British army.
On 18th June, the British attacked Gwalior from
all sides. She decided to break the enemy front and
go out rather than surrendering. While breaking
the military front, she came across a garden. She
was not riding her Rajratan horse. The new horse
started going round and round near a canal instead
of jumping and crossing it. Rani Lakshmibai
realized the consequences and turned back to attack
the British army. She got injured, started bleeding
and fell from her horse. Being in a mans costume,
the soldiers did not recognize her and left her
there. The faithful servants of Rani took her to a
nearby Gangadas Mutt and gave her Gangajal. She
expressed her last wish that her body should not be
touched by any British men and embraced a brave
death. The revolutionaries all over the world, the
organization of Sardar Bhagat Singh and in the end
even the army of Netaji Subhashchandra Bose were
inspired by the valour shown by Rani Lakshmibai.
The Queen of Jhansi breathed her last at the young
age of 23 years.
She inspired many generations of Hindustanis,
thus becoming immortal in the freedom fght. We
bow before such a brave warrior, the Queen of Jhansi
Lakshmibai. The life history of the Rani of Jhansi
Lakshmibai, who preferred to sacrifce her life at the
young age of 23 years in battle, is very inspiring.
She surprised the British by showing extraordinary
fghting spirit and valour in battles fought at Jhansi,
then Kalpi and lastly at Gwalior. The British Major
Sir Hugh Rose had to come down to treachery so
as to be able to win over the fort of Jhansi. Such
an extraordinary lady, who tied her son on her back
while fghting the battle, will not be found in the
history of the world.
Ideal rule of Rani Lakshmi Bai : After the demise
of her husband, eventhough being a lady, she looked
into and managed the affairs of the Kingdom. Not
only did she look after the welfare of her subjects,
but also fulflled all the duties of the kingdom like
an ideal ruler.
Inspiration for other freedom fghters : Bhagat
Singh, Savarkar and many others were inspired
by Ranis bravery and they fought for freedom of
Bharat.
Instead of merely reading the biography and
bravery of Rani, it is essential that we try to inculcate
those virtues in us. Today our Nation is facing a lot
of problems. It is the duty of each and every citizen
to protect and save our Motherland. Hence, let us
all pledge that we will do whatever necessary to
safeguard the welfare of our Nation!
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This month, India is celebrating the 473rd birth
anniversary of Maharana Pratap Singh (1540-
1597), the brave Rajput warrior who ruled Mewar
in present day Rajasthan.
History is full with stories of courage and honour
about leaders who were rich of material resources,
but its rare to fnd a leader like Maharana Pratap.
His name has always been held in great honour and
respect among Indians and has been projected as the
premier of patriotism, freedom and independence.
By the middle of 16th century quite a number of
Rajput kings surrendered themselves to the Mughals
and their kingdoms were ruled by Mughals. Though
Rajputs value their self respect and freedom a lot
and can make any kind of sacrifces for their own
land, people and values; they were undergoing a
very traumatic and tragic period in those days and
helplessly subdued by their enemies who were
invading India. Only Maharana Pratap refused
to bow down to Mughals in spite of his loss of
territory and men in wars. He led major part of his
life in deep forests with tribal people to regain his
motherland.
Maharana was the only king in his time ,who
with his meagre army defended his mother land
and struggled hard for 25 years and that too against
the greatest power of that time.
His name is engraved with gold among the list of
valiant kings who protected Bharat and the Dharma,
Culture and Freedom of this nation by continuous
sacrifces and hardships. He died fghting for his
nation, for his people, and most importantly for his
honour.
The Indian Government has issued
commemorative Stamps (1967, 1998) and coins
Maharana Pratap Singh-
The Great Son of India
(2003) to honour this great Son of India. The
grateful nation installed Pratap's statue in front of
the Parliament House in New Delhi on August 21,
2007.
Pratap Singh is considered the Pride of India
who inspires Indians still date with the message to
live and die for the glory of the motherland.
Today's generation needs to take inspiration
from his bravery and patriotism.
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The past few days have been very troublesome and
worrying for the expatriate community of Kuwait.
The governments decision to enforce the laws with
a bit of aggressive posture has left everyone appre-
hensive of their future in the country. Without doubt
the enforcement of the law is not meant to be harm-
ful to people who abide by the rules and regulations
laid down by the constitutional authority of the
country we reside in. Unfortunately, incidents hap-
pen that seem to spread a fear in the minds of the
people. We are a nation that is quite young and some
of our generation would have had the experience of
Independence from foreign rule as well as the rule
of the draconian Emergency period in Bharat.
The necessity of following the laws and regulations
is considered a necessity to uphold reasonable ex-
pectations of members of society by fellow mem-
bers, elders, leaders, and rulers. However, history
has repeatedly shown us that no society can achieve
the goal of well-being for its citizens by depending
solely upon mandatory legal compliance. The only
way a civilized society will move forward is if its
members individually and collectively perform their
civic responsibilities.
In many democratic nations, civic responsibility
includes duties, services, and obligations to all fel-
low members of society provided by the constitu-
tion of the land. It ensures the privilege of living,
learning, working, or doing business. Most societies
encourage and support the concept of performance
of individual civic duties. Some countries encour-
age institutions to do their part in fostering and per-
forming civic engagement activities. Many govern-
ments have recognized the value of such voluntary
services and have supported various efforts of these
groups.
Civil Virtue is the cultivation of habits of personal
living that are essential for the proper functioning
of a society. These virtues mostly confrm to habits
between people and groups that live in accordance
with a civil society. This is the foundation principle
of a society and often laws are developed around
this.
Civic virtues have historically been taught from
childhood and most importantly from homes. When
a broader class of people becomes decision makers,
it is their virtues that characterize the types of deci-
sions and laws made. These laws stress commercial,
communal and martial harmony.
For most people it's a matter of honor. They not only
obey the law, but also treat others with good man-
ners and kindness, because it is the right thing to
do. They carry themselves with dignity and pride,
knowing they're good people and a positive part of
the lives of others. Fewer people obey the law sim-
ply because they fear the negative attention they'll
receive from friends and family if they're caught
breaking the law. Even fewer obey the law simply
because they directly fear the punishment from en-
forcement action if they get caught.
Unfortunately, some people dont hold the law as
absolute and sometimes feel its morally allowed to
disobey the law. Especially when we live in a com-
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munity that refuses to consider people in the society
as equals and decide not to provide basic necessities
that are internationally proclaimed as necessities of
life. Sometimes people refuse to accept the fact that
they have knowingly agreed to be part of such soci-
eties that have certain restrictions outlined offcially
and by law. So what happens to our duty of obedi-
ence? Just like respect is earned and not taken for
granted, obedience of laws is a character the society
develops when it recognizes the need of such laws
and its impact for a peaceful future. When the obe-
dience of law is expected of a society or community,
we must understand that it is an extensive reciprocal
norm, like those that prescribe gratitude, loyalty and
honesty. In the fervor of enforcing laws if we tend
to create suspicion and disharmony, this will simply
lead to a kind of anarchy that may or may not be
violent but will disrupt the prevailing existence of
any society.
So, we would conclude that the general obedience
to law is essential to human well-being and it is im-
perative that the law abiders, law makers and law
enforcers treat this character of a society with very
well crafted and intelligent methods. Often excess
by the enforcers however small can create huge im-
plications for the law makers of the land. We often
tend to take for granted that fundamental moral rea-
soning of virtues and laws are virtually understood
by all humanity because they are supposed to have
the reasoning of what is wrong and right. But often
this is not the case due to the huge differences in ed-
ucational and logical capabilities in some communi-
ties. Again, we tend to ignore the circumstances and
loop holes in our law that is often misunderstood as
leniency to do something we may consider as le-
gitimate as long as we are not caught. We must also
take into consideration that a majority of the popula-
tion may not be able to decipher the fne language of
the law that they need to abide by.
Hence it is essential for individuals and social wel-
fare groups to undertake the responsibility of edu-
cating the community of the essentiality of abid-
ing by the laws and making them aware of the law.
Ignorance of law is not an excuse. We assume that
the community abides by laws to ensure their mem-
bership in the community. This maybe right to a
certain extent, but we must also take into consider-
ation that ordinary people often makes distinction
between laws. They generally feel they are not do-
ing anything wrong is disobeying certain laws like
speeding, not wearing a seat belt, making illegal
VOIP calls, downloading pirated music and movies.
This is mostly because they get away lightly when
caught. But they would refrain from committing
serious offences like murder and fraud for fear of
punishment. But such assumptions are not rational
in the eyes of the law. We also see that more people
obey the law when they see that the community on
the whole is obeying the laws and it is benefcial for
everyone. So, when a certain section of the society
is not penalized for their crimes the law begins to
fail and the rest of the community begins to follow
suit. The law must be the same for all. There can be
no discrimination in the way the laws are enforced.
History has shown us that hard enforced laws in cer-
tain autocratic nations have failed to curb crime and
stop the tendency to break laws. Hence we must un-
derstand that the governments must provide certain
services and confdence that encourages the society
to obey the laws.
As citizens of a nation living in a different country
and community, we must be able to understand the
laws that govern that country and must be aware of
the consequences of our actions. This way, we can
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India is among the 25 most violent countries to
live in; it ranks 141 out of 162 nations, according
to the Global Peace Index 2013. India topped the
list of countries that are the worst governed by its
politicians, according to a recent ranking released
by the Newsweek magazine.
Our dismal rank on the Human Development
Index is 132. Our share in the World Trade is
dismal; 43% of our children are malnourished
and keep dying of starvation. One look at the
national statistics in the realm of education, labour
productivity, health, integrity, and the list goes
onmake us wonder:
When will our country change?
When will our politicians govern us better?
When shall we see the fruits of development?
When shall we have cleaner roads and world-
class infrastructure?
When shall we have discipline in the country?
The wondering never ceases in frequency
or intensity. Staying here in Kuwait has not
diminished our desire to see an India that can be
compared to any other developing country. In fact,
staying here makes us all the more conscious of
the lacunae we suffer from. Looking around at the
other nationalities and the way their governments
and systems take care of them and the contrast back
home, makes our wondering acute.
One need not ever look further or deeper.
A glance at the headlines in our own national
newspapers is suffcient to dispel false notions that
India is shining. All our national symbols are in a
shameful state of extinction, death or bankruptcy.
Do you want to bring about
a Change?
The Maharaja is on the verge of closure due to
bankruptcy... the tiger is on the verge of extinction...
the national gamehockey (yes, it is not cricket)
is gasping for air and well, the national morale is
dead, and national pride is outsourced.
Yes, a sense of apathy and gloom seems to be
overwhelming us quite forcefully in the past few
years. The media plays on our cynicism and does
quite a good job of thickening its layers within us.
While the panellists on the news channels scream
incessantly and the members in the Parliament fex
their muscles and each goes about guided by self-
interest alone, can we pause and think a bit? Can
we do our bit?
No, not because our Independence Day is round
the corner, but because our nation is our identity
and we have no option but to live by it. If we make
our identity a little less shameful, it shall make
living easier for us. From the point of view of our
self-interest then, let us take a few small steps...
Just as we go about living our own private
little lives, unmindful of othersso also, we
can go about doing our bit, unmindful of what
and how much are others doing. Beginning with
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whether we, our nation or rather this planet needs
more children or nottake your call. Similarly,
whenever we go about taking our shopping cart
swirling around the super market, let us think three
to fve times, before we mindlessly consume. Do
we really need all those creams and those many
conditioners or those many cleaners and softeners
or foor cleaners? Can we have a little mercy on
the suffocating rivers and other water bodies? Do
we need to keep buying newer models of cars,
mobiles, laptops, watchers and other gadgets
all of which are going to increase that dangerous
stockpile of non-biodegradable e-waste? At least,
let us wait till humanity arrives at some solution
to get rid of the toxic waste. Can we pause a while
and then splurge? If each one of us can do that, we
shall do our bit and the resultant change will not be
miniscule but defnitely a bigger one.
Can we also pause before we act and react with
other fellow humans? Is it possible to detoxify our
relationships? Maybe small steps but let us at least
begin. Let us accept the rights of others to do as
they please, and let go off the instinct to control.
This one small step will drastically reduce violence
in our societies. One small step in cutting our
respective egos and urges a little bit, and we shall
talk better with others. We shall be able to treat
others more respectfully and lives shall be a little
happier. Domestic violence, molestation, abuse of
children, senior citizens and minorities, incest, and
many other ills can be more effectively controlled
by our small steps than the huge plans and policies
of our governments. We alone have to live in our
society. It will do us no harm if we can make it a
little less ugly. Do not worry about what others are
doing. Do your bit. You treat others respectfully
and genuinely not try to control others and that
shall be enough. In the chain reaction that ensues,
a little less use of anti-depressants, sedatives, mind
controllers, and sleep-inducers shall also beautify
the society immensely.
There are roles for which we are paid and those
for which we arentat least not monetarily. We
are engineers, doctors, teachers, system analysts or
bankers...and then we are fathers, mothers, sisters,
sons... Is it possible to take small steps in the way we
carry out the roles. Probably, we can borrow a few
minutes from the time that we spend before the TV
analysing whether the PM is playing his role well or
not. Have you taught the right values to the children
whom you have brought here on this planet? Are
they turning out to be humane, intelligent, capable,
and well-balanced individuals? Do they whine and
complain; aggressive and angry; dissatisfed and
selfsh; insensitive and ignorant? Well then, that is
the kind of society we and they will have to live
in... Do they and do we throw the garbage of the
house and the vengeance of our system out at the
designated place? And what about the roles for
which we are paid? If only every sweeper would
have done his job; every minister his duty; every
security personnel his vigil; every doctor, every
teacher and every person his role effectively, our
country would not have been on the verge of losing
its national ethos within less than a century of its
Independence.
Just a few minutes of refection before we react,
act, consume, spend, teach, produce, burst out,
talk, write, and throw.
The decision is a big one.
The steps are small though.
The impact will be huge, nevertheless.
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author. She has authored three Books, two online-
Booklets, and several articles in newspapers and
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Education is meant to enlighten human life.
Etymologically, the word Education is derived
from a latin word educare which means to
lead out; or to draw out, The main aim of edu-
cation is to prepare the individual for life through
which the culture of the country is propagated
and transmitted. The higher education is that
which does not merely give us information, but
makes our life in harmony with all existence.
EDUCATION: SOUL TO SOUL CONTACT:
Our ancient Hindu concept of school was based
on Gurukul System, Guru-Shishya Ashram type
education. This is echoed in Rabindranath Tag-
ores and Sri Aurobindos views that the most
important method of education is soul-to-soul
contact between Guru and Shishya. School
should be an integral part of society and intel-
lectual education should be linked with human
emotions. This is why curriculum should in-
clude fne arts and literature. The emotional
and the practical aspects of experience have to
be connected, so that the growing child should
be able to realise nature in both the levels, that
of intuition and understanding.
McDONALDISATION OF EDUCATION :
Over the years, the practices of a serious of ritu-
als or sanskaras which were meant to lay the
foundation for a child which in due course of
time help him to attain the highest level of hu-
man development, have slowly disappeared.
Personalised approach to learning has been re-
placed by fast-food model; the McDonaldisa-
tion of education, with a fxed menu of learning
bites. Factory metaphor(born out of industrial
era) cannot be applied to learning. We are now
realizing that while cars and computers can be
produced on assembly lines, but not human be-
ings. It is unfortunate that today Educational
Institutions have become factories producing
certifed individuals ,not qualifed human re-
sources.
PERSONALIZE EDUCATION
Many attempts are underway to change the way
children are taught trying to bring back holistic
approach of learning. Schools are now empha-
sizing on methodologies such as project work,
role play, presentation, higher order thinking,
logical analysis, etc. But I feel these methodolo-
gies have limited impact on learning process and
overall development. It is like giving addition-
al menu options to the learner. What is mainly
missing is personalized approach. To deliver
personalized learning, we must have small class
sizes, more vocational-oriented curriculum,
more freedom to teachers to adopt varied tech-
niques of teaching, freedom to learners to learn
in their own pace and freedom to experiment
new ideas. Can one massive monolithic educa-
tion system has to provide education to every
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one? One size of dress fts everyone? Tailor
the syllabus to ft each child. Indian education
system is built on the assumption that if some-
thing is good for one kid, it is good for all kids.
Central regulation kills choice, innovation.

REWARD ORIGINALITY, RESEARCH, IN-
NOVATION.
Our education system rarely rewards highest
academic accolades. Innovative ideas and ap-
proaches are discouraged, risk taken is mocked,
and any deviance is criticized. Build a testing
system which recognizes original contributions,
creativity, problem solving, original research.
Memorizing is no learning; biggest faw in our
education system is perhaps that it puts memo-
rizing above originality.

CREATE KNOWLEDGE BASED NATION
Our education system is still gripped under the
shadow of colonial education which generates
clerks and low skill based jobs. We do have
maximum number of engineering graduates in
the world, has it translated into any technolog-
ical innovation? We are busy in running call
centres, tech support jobs. This is where our
engineering skills end. Let us redefne the pur-
pose of education, establish a knowledge-based
economy rather than the low quality service
provider nation.
SUPERSTAR TEACHERS
Today we see people coming into teaching pro-
fession by chance not by choice. Many con-
sider teaching job easy, risk free, low-pressure
jobs. A teacher who works to please the princi-
pal or other authorities, who does not enjoy his/
her work, who is not a student himself/herself
will be a terrible teacher. Such teachers waste
valuable time of young children. Nurture tal-
ented, dedicated teachers. Give her free hand to
experiment her ideas, no matter it succeeds or
fails. We need leaders, entrepreneurs in teach-
ing positions ,not salaried people who try to hold
on to their mantle.
To conclude, there should be harmony in our
Education System, because it exhibits strong
cascading effect on our society and economy.
Education system not just work as placement
schools and work force development centres as
happens with capitalist economies, but also fo-
cus more on sentiments of nationalism, culture,
respect to national fgures, etc.
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_meim aem o1eimeio
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oocoe- aem coeai oioa
ooiaozei o1 _m .iiac_e.
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.ocz-a_io o1 oo .micme.
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ami.o_io oioa oioam o1
aoime _ .m~cz o1

gomev caemi.
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Descending the steps, we reached the glass-covered
ticket counter manned by a middle-aged woman.
Rodrigo, the group leader ventured out with his broken
French and after a brief chat with the ticket vendor,
bought 3 tickets. The cute looking rectangular shaped
yellowish ticket had a magnetic ribbon on one side
and having the logo RATP on the other side.
Collecting the ticket charge of about 1 Francs from
us promptly, the Chilean friend explained what to do
with the ticket and demonstrated the way to proceed
with the journey, by sliding the small ticket through
a slot in the machine nearby that stood as the block
preventing the entry to the station and platforms. The
ticket emerged on the other side of the slot with a beep
noise indicating a green signal for passage and de-
blocking the revolving handle barrier regulating the
entry at waist level of intending passer-by.
Swiftly moving to the other side, collecting the
emerging ticket and pushing the barrier-bar gently ,
the guide supervised our ticket-controlled entry one by
one. This, I murmured is high technology at work and
being used to archaic methods of ticket discharge and
entry at railway stations and bus stations in India, my
admiration for the modern French way of life climbed
a notch higher! While standing in silent admiration
of the technology, I wondered too , seeing the
professional performance of Chilean friend, whether
he was working as a tour guide in his country before
TASTE OF PARIS
UNDER GROUND RAIL SYSTEM
AT NIGHT
venturing for the French mission.
Now, guys, we have to spot our station on the map
here, Rodrigo invited our attention to a colourful map
full of crisss-crossing lines, pasted on the wall on way
to the platform. First locate the name of the station
where you are and then determine where you want to
go, OK? He continued his training lessons and made us
spot the station name Trocadero on the map where
we were to disembark to view or intended picnic item,
Eiffel Tower(Tour Eiffel).
He taught us too how to travel alone and to change
at the intersections where other metro lines criss-cross
on their routes. Be careful, folks, the Chilean reminded
us, keep the ticket till we get out of the underground
network and this will be needed to get out legally, using
the barrier regulating machine at the station of exit too!
If it is a wrong or used ticket, the machine will spot the
wrong-doer with an ear-splitting beep and of there is
a ticket controller or examiner around, then one could
be in trouble and fned heavily for the wrong-doing or
ticket-less travel.
The platforms and stairs were neatly planned and
clean and when a stylish train of a few nicely-lit bogies
arrived at the station like a gentle breeze, through a
poorly lit tunnel, I was simply awe-struck! The train
was amazingly sleek and we along with other waiting
passengers got into the compartment, by gently perking
a small lever like knob, opening the door wide with an
ear-shattering bang! The interior was nicely styled too
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with cushioned seats and when compared to the archaic
system I had experienced in Bombay underground
trains few months earlier , the whole arrangement was
simply top class and well oiled and programmed for
superior comfort of the commuters.
The driver of the train ensured the closure of doors
of compartments by using a remote controlled system
and after warning the passengers of closure with a
sharp beep signal audible to the incoming or exiting
passengers. The wonder-train took off with speed and
stopped after a few minutes at another station on its
projected route and the process repeated with clock-
like precision. How many years it may take for a such a
superb transport system to be in place in our metropolises
like Bombay (Mumbai) or Calcutta(Kolkata) or Delhi
(New Delhi) and other cities? I just wished such smooth
mass-transport systems become a reality in our country
too, at least during my life time!
Once comfortably seated, Rodrigo invited our
attention to a route map of the train with station names
highlighted in colour and pointed to the station name
trocadero, several stops away and involving a switch
of the route at a junction named chatelet. So, after a
journey of about 20 minutes, we should be at the Eiffel
Tower station, I commented with my voice refecting
perhaps, a sort of impatience and eager anticipation.
The advertisement posters pasted inside the
compartment as well as on the walls lining the
tunnel and on walls of metro stations were somewhat
outrageous and some bordering on the obscene, for the
tradional or conservative-minded as I was then! I was
shocked too to fnd some youth and couples engaging in
open courtship and kissing and fondling, unmindful of
people or passengers around! Some, at least appeared
to engage in these courtships with an eye to show off to
persons around them! After all this is Paris not Bombay
or Delhi , my conscience reminded me repeatedly. I
was beginiing to see Paris or the new world capital of
narcissists and pleasure seekers!
Small distractions aside, the professional handling
of the mass transport system that I was fortunate to
experience during my frst journey in this metropolis
impressed me enormously. How many years it may
take for a such a superb mass transit system to be
in place in our metropolises like Bombay (Mumbai)
or Calcutta(Kolkata) or Delhi (New Delhi) and other
cities? I just wished such smooth running modes of
transport become a reality or available in our country
too, at least during my life time!
After a magical journey of about 30 minutes, we
reached Trocadero station and hurried to the exit. By
inserting the carefully-guarded metro coupon in the slit
of the machine guarding the exit and after getting the
green signal from the machine of a legal journey, we
were on our way to the outside. We ran up the stairs
and the enthusiasm oozing on our faces was beyond
description! Like enthusiastic school boys on a
discovery mission, we exclaimed in excited disbelief
in unison, HAA, sighting the eiffel tower bathed
in splendid coloured lighting, as soon as we spotted
the marvellous monument, on stepping out from the
stairs.
It was a wonderful sight beyond my realm of
imagination and the carefully choreographed coloured
lighting may have added , perhaps to its aura! I had
hardly imagined that the tower had enough provisions
to house elevators and even a restaurant and I only
could marvel, with tinge of jealousy how the engineer
genius Eiffel had conceived such a momentous
monument in his psyche! It would have been a mistake
or lost opportunity if I had opted to stay put at the hostel
and not ventured for this night mission, I confessed to
my friends excitedly! Although it was getting late in
the night , for Indian standards, the place was flled
with excited on-lookers and tourists with sprinkling
of young couples, perhaps on a romantic mission to
savour some private intimate moments under a moon-
lit sky.
We roamed around the monument excitedly and I
had a taste of the crepe smeared with butter and jam
at a make-shift thatched eatery shop, though cursing
silently the outrageous and exploitative price of the
food item! We chatted and chatted and sauntered
around aimlessly till the chilean guide warned us rather
unexpectedly , common guys, the metro service will
stop within half an hour and if we miss the last train,
the taxi fare to our hostel will be just too much for
our pocket! Like gluttons not yet contended with the
share of hugely -tasting variety of foods on offer, we
hesitatingly rushed to the metro station to catch the last
metro service to our destination , etching in memory
an unbelievably glowing frst ever travel experience in
continental Europe.
Continued .....
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Vichar Bharathi Kuwait in association with the Indian Lawyers Forum conducted 'LEGAL AWARE-
NESS CAMP' on 31st, May, 2013 at United Indian School, Abbasiya. The program was inaugurated
by famous Kuwaiti Lawyer, Adv. Labeed Abdal together with Adv.Thomas Panicker (Indian Lawyers
Forum President), Mr.Krishnakumar Paliath (Seva Darsan President) and Mr.Vibheesh Thikkodi (Vichar
Bharathi Kuwait Coordinator). Adv. Labeed Abdal emphasized the need to ensure equality of various
nationalities living in Kuwait before the law and order. He added that it is a two way responsibility where
the expatriate community should see to it that they abide the law of the country and be part of its devel-
opment. At the same time, Kuwait Government should see that the law is executed keeping the trans-
parency and not hurting or troubling the expatriate community in Kuwait. Adv.Thomas Panicker, Mr.
Krishnakumar Paliath, and Mr.Vibheesh Thikkodi addressed the gathering. Presentations given by Adv.
Sumod.M.K and Adv. Mohammed Basheer covering Indian Civil and Criminal Law, Adv.Rajesh Sagar
and Adv. Thomas Stephen covering Kuwait Labour Law and Kuwait Laws in general were informative.
The expert panel including Adv. George Cherian answered the legal questions raised by the audience.
The camp was marked with relevance of the subject and active participation of the audience. The guests
were honoured by Vichar Bharathi offcials. Indian Lawyers Forum was specially honoured by Seva-
darsan Kuwait recognizing their contributions to the Indian expat society. Mrs. Reshmy Krishnakumar
delivered the welcome speech and Mr.Arun Kumar delivered the word of gratitude. Vichar Bharathi will
continue to coordinate with the expert panel to address any queries of the public and the questions shall
be forwarded to vbkuwait@gmail.com.
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e m1io o.o or cvemi.mm
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za_ m_Joi-amem ora _mi-
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c.emim _oo om g._ _moe
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ao_i. ooaii_g micma aoia
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oim oaiaa, o caeumoiema, o1
oamemm ae oioiaoiameo_om.
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.~o om .aimm omae._-cme.
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oamemm o_iia_o~m.
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m1m-o micma.zei .ioi. zcmoa.
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micuecmmom oe. ooz_im eo
e+imeaa, moice-a-i_ cm~miueo,
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a+im _oce za. or.ai-io a+im.
omJae aoeei .mJoia oi..
g za_- oe- oaem .ziamoim-,
om- mi._-aem .ziamoim-, omJa
om mo. ooaem .ziamoim-
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_o .mJoia..moim- oi.
zeoo amiam. za_imeo oaioe
omoia_eim ooiuo eu. ao1
comi .ia aae aJ_o ooiim- e+ai
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oimim ooium o-coaeim.
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o1aiaa, ~mooicma aemc.ema
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vaem aoioeimeim, aJ_m oo
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oim m~ia. ae- ,cz-, .+a_, omia_,
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Dharshan
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Spiritualism
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News
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VIVEKAM
VIVEKAM
( )
For more details and information kindly contact to us on :-
vbkuwait@gmail.com.
Vivekam, Vichar Bharatis pilot project of distributing books on the teachings of Swami Vivekananda to
150 schools across South India on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda was
inaugurated in Kuwait on 25th of February 2013.
Vichar Bharati is proud to announce that in association with the Anantharashtra Pusthakotsava Samithi
Cochin ( International Book Fair, Cochin ), the frst contribution to this project will be handed over to the
Samithi at the inauguration of the Vivekandanda Sahityotsavam ( 19JUN 15AUG ).
Vichar Bharath will be sponsoring this project along with the Public Relations Department of the
Government of Kerala, Saksharatha Mission, Bala Sahitya Institute and the Anantharashtra Pusthakotsava
Samithi.
The inaugural function will be inaugurated on 19 June 2013 at the SRV High School, Ernakulam by
the Honorable Minister of State for Agriculture, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Central
Government of India, Shri. P. V. Thomas, Shri. Sheik Pareeth IAS (District Collector, Ernakulum), Shr.
K.L. Mohana Varma, Shri, Nedumudi Harikumar, Shri. Chandrahasan Vaduthala, Shri. E.N.Nandakumar
will be the other dignitaries attending.
We aim to have similar functions in all the districts of Kerala during this period to distribute the books
worth Rs 5000/- to the various selected school libraries. Schools from other South India schools will also
be distributed. Book festivals and Chicago Speech competitions will also be held in various districts.
Vichar Bharati invites you all to be a part of the noble venture to spread the message of Swamiji to the
next generation and hope the success of this project will be a tribute to this great visionary.
News
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VIVEKAM PROJECT
SALIENT FEATURES
SALIENT FEATURES
VIVEKAM PROJECT
The books to 150 schools in India will be distributed to the
school libraries across the southern States of Bharat, under the
guidance of Swami Vivekanandas 150th Birth Anniversary
Celebration Committee.
The project strives to uphold Seva Darshans commitment to
develop a vibrant young generation for building a strong nation.
The project aims to create awareness about Swami
Vivekanandas inspiring life, his thoughts and his relevance in
todays context.
The inspirational books are selected to educate and enlighten
our young minds.
We aim to impart the spirit of selfess Seva amoungst
our community..
Spiritualism
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The Youngest Girl Web Designer and Youngest CEO in the World, designed and developed the
offcial website of her school, Presentation Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode, Kerala, when
she was only 8 years old.
She has won several National and International Awards for her excellence in web designing. The
Association of American Webmasters honoured her by giving their membership along with their
highest award for excellence in web designing, the Gold Web Award. She is the only member of the
Association of American Webmasters, ever, under the age of 18.
Now she has received the National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement 2008, the highest
award in India for Children instituted by Govt. of India.
Sreelakshmi Suresh has already designed and developed 20 websites. Her website for Deafs,
www.kozhikodedeaf.org, offcially launched by Sri. Binoy Viswam, Minister for Forest, State of
Kerala and her news website for kids in Malayalam, www.e-sandesh.com, formally inaugurated by
Sri. V. S. Achuthanandan, the Honorable Chief Minister of Kerala on 7th December 2008.
Sreelakshmi Suresh started her own web designing company eDesign Technologies (www.ede-
sign.co.in), wherein she is the CEO, the youngest CEO in the World. Now Sreelakshmi Suresh
started another frm, Online Pixel Traders in association with Cybrosys Techno Solutions Pvt Ltd
wherein she along with Mr. Sainul Abideen (world famous for his invention of Rainbow Technol-
ogy) are the Managing Partners.
Sreelakshmi Suresh interested in computer applications even from her early childhood. When she
was 3 years old, she used to draw pictures using MS Paint program in Computer. Then she learnt
typing alphabets and gradually started studying web designing. When she was studying in 3rd
class, she was entrusted with the work of developing a website for her school. The site, www.pre-
sentationhss.com was launched on 15-1-2006 by Sri. Binoy Viswom, Minister of Kerala, when she
was only 8 years old and studying in 4th class. Sreelakshmi Suresh is the daughter of Adv. Suresh
Menon and Mrs. Viju Suresh. Now she is 15 years old and is studying in 11th standard at Presenta-
tion Higher Secondary School, Kozhikode.
Sreelakshmi Suresh
Adv.vidhya Sumod
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INTERVIEW
WITH
THE YOUNGEST
CEO
A shy ,often serious nature ,very unassuming per-
sonality, full of wit and humor , is how I can describe
Miss .Sreelakshmi Suresh, 15 years of age,
I had the pleasure of interviewing Sreelakshmi,
during her visit to Kuwait on 17/5/13. I recorded our
interview as under
(Q) Sreelakshmi, you received the prestigious
award from the association of American Web De-
signers called American Web Master Award in
2007.How did you publish your talent to that As-
sociation?
(A) I had designed my schools website by 2007,
so my father helped me in contacting the AAWMA,
through their CEO m/s Donna Snyder, Who inspect-
ed my work ,approved it and thus i got the award.
(Q) What are the awards you consider as the best in
your line of work till now?
(A) National Award for child and for exceptional
achievement2008
Best Women Entrepreneur-2012
Young Achievers Award, Achievers Award,
Swadeshi Science Congress and so on.
(Q) You have designed many International Web-
sites, can you name a few?
(A) I have designed 100 and more websites,. of
that
Cricket tvonline (UK).. Lalas dot com, Palav-
attom .com..Expatcorner, GCC.com, srikrishna
mandir(Canada), pravasi corner.com(Saudi). Dallas
cars..
Are some the sites watched by many.
(Q) Which is the website designed by you that you
like the most. and why?
(a) State of kerala.com, .It is a mini encyclopedia of
Kerala, my home state. I learned a lot about Kerala.
(b)e-sandesh.com, was inaugurated by the then
Chief Minister Sri. Achuthanandan, who I really re-
spect.
(Q)Sreelakshmi, I understand that you had designed
sites for the hearing impaired and for orphans. As a
gesture of good will, what were those web sites?
(A) Yes, Kozhikode deaf.org, for the association
of deaf, and
Deenarseva.org, for orphans.. I did not accept any-
thing from them,st felt good that I could help the
underprivileged and hearing impaired people, in my
way.
(Q) What is your concept on charity?
(A) Charity is not the correct word. We should see
god in everyone around us and serve them as much
as much as we can. We should give a deserving per-
son just what he needs.
(Q) According to you what are the effects of Glo-
balization in your feld of Web- Designing.?
(A)There are advantages and disadvantage
The advantages are-: Many international compa-
nies have approached me to make their websites. All
these connections were made through internet ,while
disadvantage is that competition is on a larger scale
and I have to be the best. Advantages outweigh the
disadvantages.
(Q) What was the happiest moment in your life till
now?
(A) When my schools principal called me to do
my schools website. And afterwards when I got the
National Award.
(Q)Sreelakshmi, you have spoken in many inter-
views that Bill Gates is your role model, why?
(A) Windows were made user friendly by Bill
Gates. He has inspired millions of persons.
(Q) Can a web site you have created be en-
croached?
(A) Yes..Hacking, cracking, phishing are negative
aspects of web- technology. Government should
have he will power to stop and block bad sites.
(Q) Have you done any websites on temples in
Kerala?
(A) Yes..Malanada.com about Sabarimala, Aran-
ikkulamtemple.com,
Vaidikavijnanakendram.com are about temples
and their history.
(Q)Can I ask you something? Most people study to
get a job, you have a great job, why study more?
(A)(Sreelakshmi smiling) I have to excel in my
feld, so I have to study harder.
It was then time to go to Airport , so we concluded
our interview.
Bala Lokam
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A young prince is seated on the throne. His soldiers
have brought a handcuffed Patil (a village chief) be-
fore him. Patil, with a thick and long moustache, had
dishonored a helpless widow. In a stern and majestic
tone the young prince announced the judgment, cut
off his both hands and feet!! This is the least punish-
ment for the crime he has committed. All present
were taken aback at the frm devotion of the prince
to justice. Not only were they wonder-struck but also
pleased beyond measure. The village people began
to say to one another: Ah! Look! How devoted to
justice our young prince is!? He is not in the least
afraid of the wicked people. He is kind and loving
towards the poor, the downfallen and the wretched.
He is ever determined to help them and to protect
them. What is more, he regards all women as moth-
ers!
Don't you wish to know who this young prince
was? He was none other than Shivaji. At the time
of this incident he was just fourteen. In another in-
cident in Nachani village of Pune province, a
ferocious and huge cheetah was creating nuisance.
He used to attack villagers suddenly and run away
into the jungle. Scared villagers ran to Shivaji for
help. They cried, Save us from this wild animal.
He has killed so many children. He attacks us espe-
cially in the night when everyone is sleeping. After
patiently listening to the villagers, he said, don?t
worry!! Calm down. I am here to help you. Shiva-
ji, along with his chieftain Yesaji and few soldiers,
went to the jungle. As soon as the cheetah appeared,
Shivaji's soldiers frightened and backed off. But
Shivaji and Yesaji bravely confronted the Cheetah
and killed him in no time. Villagers rejoiced and
hailed, Jay Shivaji!!
Shivaji's father's name was Shahaji. He was al-
ways away from home, fghting wars. How he be-
came aware of this fearless and unique nature of his
son is itself an interesting story. On a certain occa-
Bala Shivaji
sion, Shahaji took his son to the court of the Sul-
tan of Bijapur. Shahaji and all others touched the
ground thrice and saluted the Sultan. He asked his
son Shivaji to do the same thing. But.....! Shivaji
stood erect with his head unbent. He seemed to be
determined that he would not bow down to a foreign
ruler. He walked back from the court with a lion-like
gait and bearing.
You may ask: how did Shivaji acquire all these
noble virtues - courage, heroism, love of the moth-
erland and love of Dharma? Even when he was a
little child, his mother Jijabai used to tell him sto-
ries of heroes, of saints and sages who appear in
the Ramayana, and the Mahabharatha. She taught
him all about Hindu Samskars and patriotism. As
Shivaji listened to these tales of heroism and Dhar-
mik deeds, he grew more and more eager to be like
Rama or Krishna, Bheema or Arjuna. His teacher
and guide, Dadoji Kondadev was a great man. He
not only taught Shivaji about all kinds of warfare
tactics but also about politics and good administra-
tion. Both, Dadoji Kondadev and Jijabai, carved his
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They fght, cry, laugh and even play pranks
on each other and at the end of the day they are
best friends .Even though they do not talk, we
understand what they say. Its a simple, funny
world of fantasy flled with emotion of being
friend and enemy.
And to live like frenemies, its just so much
fun for us. It takes a lot of things like soft mind,
personal clown and creativity to give tough time
to your friends. Tom and Jerry is a pair of ideal
frenemies who share something in common
how to live like a true creature, whether big,
small, thin etc and even show how to keep
themselves busy all day with activities.
Nature has some of its own rules. Nature made
friends and enemies and all the actions in life
Live Like Tom & Jerry
today. This cat and mouse fght not for too long,
as the nature itself says inside enemies there is
a bond between them, the bond of friendship.
But humans are into rule breaking. They are
of the same kind, yet hate each other, ruin the life
of other etc. Thinking about our own life, Tom
and Jerry episodes does teach us something.
They tell us about an ideal life. Too much
of anything turns you and your friend into
frenemies.
LIVE LIKE A TRUE FRIEND EVEN IF YOU
ARE ENEMIES
Shikha Pradeej
personality.
Though Shivaji was a prince, he enjoyed playing
with anyone of his age and easily mixed up with the
common peple. Soon, he became the heart of all. At
the age of twelve, he and his friends took the oath
of defeating foreign rulers and establish swarajya
where people can live fearless and happy and follow
their dharma. At the young age of sixteen, he started
raising his own army. In the same age, he captured
one of the forts. It was the fort of Torana. Another
meaning of Torana is garland. Jijabai proudly said,
look! Shivaji has brought us a garland of indepen-
dence!.
As Shivaji grew old, he fought many wars and de-
feated several lieutenants and commanders of for-
eign rulers. While fghting with the enemies, he put
himself in a grave danger very often. He not only
established his independent sovereign against all
odds but also undertook reforms to make his people
happy. He inspired and united the common man to
fght against the tyranny of foreign rulers such as
Aurangjeb, by inculcating a sense of pride and na-
tionality in them. Isn't it great about Shivaji? Sant
(sage) Ramadas was his spiritual guru (teacher). He
sang in praise of Shivaji: The land and its Dharma
have been uplifted. A kingdom of bliss has arisen.
After reading the thrilling and inspiring tale of
Shivaji, don't we feel that we too should follow the
example of Shivaji? Why is this so? It is because
Shivaji underwent all hardships for the sake of his
country, for the sake of its Dharma. He did not care
for his own life and quite often entered the very jaws
of death. Till his last breath, he lived for his country
and for the Dharma of the Hindus. It is nearly three
hundred years since he died but the memory of this
great man lights up the torch of inspiration.
Bala Lokam
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