Saturday, May 9, 2009

Pujya Bapuji’s Address Awakening the Younger Generation

Dear Students,

You are the futurer ऑफ़ India, the pride of your parents, and the glory of the whole world The infinite might of God is lying dormant within you like a tree in a seed। Whosever has developed his abilities has become great. Their names has been inscribed in golden letters in the annals of history. They are immortal even after death and have left an indelible mark on this world. In fact, history is replete with tales of the few exalted and valiant souls who were deeply ingrained with indomitable courage, continence, bravery, valour and heroism. The very same potentials are lying dormant within you as well. The more you develop these powers, the greater you will become.

Present holy men and Saints, respected and honest political and social leaders were but children like you in their past. By cultivating strong will, industriousness and continence, they have been able to develop their personalities and have become a source of inspiration for millions. You can also attain greatness by following in the footsteps of hly men, taking inspiration from their lives and working under their able guidance.

O Youngsters! There is no such thing or position unattainable for a man of strong will and industriousness. Efforts put in with full enthusiasm and diligence will never go waste.

Dear students! All the potentials needed in order to attain whatever goals you have set of yourselves are lying dormant within you. By awakening them, you can each the pinnacle of success.

At present you may be a dull student of poor performance, but with sense-control, concentration, industriousness , perseverance and strong willpower, you can surely attain the highest goals. There are many such instances strewn in history. Panini as a student could not clear the 1st standard even after repeated attempts for several years. But later on the same Panini became a world-renowned composer of Sanskrit Grammar through a strong will, इन्दुस्त्रिऔस्नेस्स, devotional worship and yoga। ‘ashtadhyayi’, Panini’s treatise on Sanskrit grammar is unparalleled even today.

Uproot weakening thoughts that obstruct your progress. Strike hard at their root itself.

To waste time in bad habits, that destroy mental powers like addictions (tobacco, gutkha chewing), watching T.V. Programmes and films and playing video games that diminish eye-sight, is similar to digging one’s own grave.

To abandon bad company, to study religious scriptures, to listen to spiritual discourses, to practice meditation and to practice japa of Saraswatya Mantra are highly conducive to the integral development of intelligence. Your future lies in your own hands. If you want to become a bright, great and extraordinary student, then right at this moment, take a vow to abstain from bad habits and adopt ways that are conducive to the development of your life.

Do not lose heart even if you fail a thousand times… victory is bound to be yours. Try again and again.

Keep treading further and further.
Bravo! O valiant one! Bravo!!
O Son of India! Trample the thoughts of being downtrodden and lowliness.

Will you not be courageous? Will you not select the path of truth? Will you not become blessed and fulfilled?

OM courage… OM industriousness… Om fortitude… Om intellectual prowess. Om valour…

With you at every step.. OM.. OM. ..

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