Ignited Minds by Kalam A.P.J. Abdul

Author:Kalam, A.P.J. Abdul [Kalam, A.P.J. Abdul]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9788184758498
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Published: 2003-02-04T00:00:00+00:00

What we are, what we believe in, is ours alone. Once we have trust in the wisdom that created us, we can develop a faith that sustains us through our lives.

Indians are well versed with the concept of higher self, or perhaps highest self is the preferable term. For generations our ancestors lived their lives by this concept. But for many today, rooted perhaps too deeply in the material world, this idea sounds lofty and spiritual. For me it has been a cornerstone of the way I live.

On one occasion, as I was leaving for Bangalore, I spoke to a friend of mine and told him that I would be talking to young people and whether he had any suggestions. He did not offer any suggestions as such, but offered me these nuggets of wisdom.

‘When you speak, speak the truth; perform when you promise; discharge your trust … withhold your hands from striking, and from taking that which is unlawful and bad …

‘What actions are most excellent? To gladden the heart of a human being, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful and to remove the wrongs of the injured …

‘All God’s creatures are His family; and he is the most beloved of God who tries to do most good to God’s creatures.’

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