Each human brain thinks differently, which makes him/her unique. You cannot expect what you think is correct to be acceptable for others too. This statement can be proven by taking into consideration the ability of students to write different answers for same question. Though some will beat around the bush, some others nail at exact once, while others provide a new angle and rest completely wrong. Their answers show the type they are, like ordinary, studious, genius and misconstrued respectively. So, it is up to us to allow the new ideas, explore it and acknowledge it at correct time and place. This way creativity will sprout into tree of innovation in this society. These lines remind me of the following hilarious episode.
In a mental rehabilitation center, it was decided to check how well the patients have responded to the new treatment and discharge them, if their mental ability was found satisfactory. So, first three patients were taken for check up. The doctor gave each patient a cycle with no wheels, and asked them to ride it. The first two climbed on the cycle, pressed the pedals very fast, while the other was just sitting on it quietly. The doctors were astonished and happy, that at least one had responded to the treatment. It is human tendency to confirm or take a second opinion about the result they had obtained. So, they asked him, why didn’t he ride the cycle? He replied with a shocking expression “How could I pedal, when cycle is moving down in the subway due to gravity!”
Tipped by
Kanagasabai S
Friday 25 July 2008
Tuesday 22 July 2008
Rolling Model
“Who is your Role Model?”
This question is usually posed by elders to kids, to know how he/she wants to become in future, what principles they think is right or wrong, to get a better preview of them.
So, the kids with glowing eyes and anxious smile reply the greats enlisted in the history books or the industrial giants of current affairs as taught by their parents, to get an impression that they are going to be incredible ones in the future society. What is the use of it? Gain admission in institutes? Score more marks? Or get respect and admiration from others? Your role model has to inspire you, not for others! It’s not needed that your role model must be a renowned one, but he has to bring effective change in you. Pearl forms from ordinary dew drops only!
Kids, naturally get inspired from living examples. Moreover these living examples also help them to overcome difficulties in flesh as a guide. No one is perfect to full extent. Each one poses a unique quality. When Draupadi asked for husband with five qualities righteous, strong, dexterous, modest and tolerant, Krishna endow her with five husbands namely Pancha Pandava! So, kids have to gather each quality from each person whom they see in their day to day life. I get inspired by the following persons for their unique quality.
Sacrifice – My mother
Modesty – My father
Devotion - Mr.Srinivasan (XII Math Tuition Teacher) towards his mother
Punctuality – Our Milkman and his wife
Jovial – X Class mate, Arul
Sincerity, Hard Work - XII Class Mates
So, the question arises, what am I for? I get respite from the quote I saw in one of the co-passenger's T-Shirt of MTC bus
“I am not totally useless; I can be used as a Bad Example”
Tipped by,
Kanagasabai S
This question is usually posed by elders to kids, to know how he/she wants to become in future, what principles they think is right or wrong, to get a better preview of them.
So, the kids with glowing eyes and anxious smile reply the greats enlisted in the history books or the industrial giants of current affairs as taught by their parents, to get an impression that they are going to be incredible ones in the future society. What is the use of it? Gain admission in institutes? Score more marks? Or get respect and admiration from others? Your role model has to inspire you, not for others! It’s not needed that your role model must be a renowned one, but he has to bring effective change in you. Pearl forms from ordinary dew drops only!
Kids, naturally get inspired from living examples. Moreover these living examples also help them to overcome difficulties in flesh as a guide. No one is perfect to full extent. Each one poses a unique quality. When Draupadi asked for husband with five qualities righteous, strong, dexterous, modest and tolerant, Krishna endow her with five husbands namely Pancha Pandava! So, kids have to gather each quality from each person whom they see in their day to day life. I get inspired by the following persons for their unique quality.
Sacrifice – My mother
Modesty – My father
Devotion - Mr.Srinivasan (XII Math Tuition Teacher) towards his mother
Punctuality – Our Milkman and his wife
Jovial – X Class mate, Arul
Sincerity, Hard Work - XII Class Mates
So, the question arises, what am I for? I get respite from the quote I saw in one of the co-passenger's T-Shirt of MTC bus
“I am not totally useless; I can be used as a Bad Example”
Tipped by,
Kanagasabai S
Saturday 19 July 2008
Indian Geniuses
8th May, 2008
In an Indian parent opine, a child will be termed to be an all rounder when he excels in all streams of education. Note the usage of words EXCELL, EVERY and EDUCATION. These words emphasize that a child has to learn with or without interest the trends of today’s world such as cricket, skating, computer and latest item added to this kitty is spelling of obnoxious English words. This hapless expectation doesn’t stop with here, it also demands the infantile to bulge into a professional and win laurels for parents to boast off.
Preamble of constitution has words to protect the freedom of speech, rights of honorable citizens, sovereignty, etc. But has cast doubts in the minds of student for freedom to pursue their interest and nurture natural talents which might be out of box for today’s fashion. The nation which had been motherland of geniuses like Aryabhatta, Ramanujam, Rabindranath Tagore, Subhramaniya Bharathi, has only fingered number of Homo sapiens who had got world recognition in the past 30 years for their panoramic thoughts! Who is to be blamed for this cataclysm situation, the stereotyped theoretical education, or the education advisers of the nation, or the people itself?
“Awake, arise, the world needs you! “
Outlook tipped by,
è Kanagasabai s J
In an Indian parent opine, a child will be termed to be an all rounder when he excels in all streams of education. Note the usage of words EXCELL, EVERY and EDUCATION. These words emphasize that a child has to learn with or without interest the trends of today’s world such as cricket, skating, computer and latest item added to this kitty is spelling of obnoxious English words. This hapless expectation doesn’t stop with here, it also demands the infantile to bulge into a professional and win laurels for parents to boast off.
Preamble of constitution has words to protect the freedom of speech, rights of honorable citizens, sovereignty, etc. But has cast doubts in the minds of student for freedom to pursue their interest and nurture natural talents which might be out of box for today’s fashion. The nation which had been motherland of geniuses like Aryabhatta, Ramanujam, Rabindranath Tagore, Subhramaniya Bharathi, has only fingered number of Homo sapiens who had got world recognition in the past 30 years for their panoramic thoughts! Who is to be blamed for this cataclysm situation, the stereotyped theoretical education, or the education advisers of the nation, or the people itself?
“Awake, arise, the world needs you! “
Outlook tipped by,
è Kanagasabai s J
Friday 18 July 2008
Childhood – Stepping Up
8th May, 2008
Sounds of laughter filled the ear drums. Entire hall was energetic with mood of happiness. The audience cheered the participants and applauded excellent performance. The students were then asked to have their refreshment outside the seminar hall. Two biscuits with steaming cup of tea were waiting to energize the exhausted youths. His eyes were keenly watching the excitement in his peer group assembled while his hands were busy in catering to the refreshment needs of them. His presence was noticed by none present in the hall, except the canteen manager who was there to make sure that everything goes well. He was admiring at the fluency with which they spoke English, discussed some foreign words related to education and happenings of that day’s events.
This experience he had every time when a symposium was organized at our college, but he never got bored with it, such was his flair towards education. The very look in his eyes made me to pen this column today. The irony of child labor drew my interest. My wits became restless to find a way to help this bud to blossom, still no ray of hope reached this end of the dark tunnel. Only scenes from “Taare Zameen Par” flashed in my mind. Aamir Khan offers the infantile employee of the tea shop some snacks, enquires him with words filled with concern and affection. This act, though appears to be petite, child’s face got elated with happiness that there is someone in this world to care about him and listen to his requests, though not fulfill it.
This has provided me the solution needed. I will oppose child labor through all possible means which can be afforded by me, and at the same time help them, make them feel important in this society not as a burden.
“When there is a will, there is a way!”
Outlook tipped by,
è Kanagasabai S J
Sounds of laughter filled the ear drums. Entire hall was energetic with mood of happiness. The audience cheered the participants and applauded excellent performance. The students were then asked to have their refreshment outside the seminar hall. Two biscuits with steaming cup of tea were waiting to energize the exhausted youths. His eyes were keenly watching the excitement in his peer group assembled while his hands were busy in catering to the refreshment needs of them. His presence was noticed by none present in the hall, except the canteen manager who was there to make sure that everything goes well. He was admiring at the fluency with which they spoke English, discussed some foreign words related to education and happenings of that day’s events.
This experience he had every time when a symposium was organized at our college, but he never got bored with it, such was his flair towards education. The very look in his eyes made me to pen this column today. The irony of child labor drew my interest. My wits became restless to find a way to help this bud to blossom, still no ray of hope reached this end of the dark tunnel. Only scenes from “Taare Zameen Par” flashed in my mind. Aamir Khan offers the infantile employee of the tea shop some snacks, enquires him with words filled with concern and affection. This act, though appears to be petite, child’s face got elated with happiness that there is someone in this world to care about him and listen to his requests, though not fulfill it.
This has provided me the solution needed. I will oppose child labor through all possible means which can be afforded by me, and at the same time help them, make them feel important in this society not as a burden.
“When there is a will, there is a way!”
Outlook tipped by,
è Kanagasabai S J
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