START EARLY , DRIVE SLOWLY , REACH SAFELY =

 

“ Awake, Arise and Stop not till the Goal is Achieved “

 

It was in the month of March – the start of a new academic year in school. Two young boys, Vijay and Akshay studied in the same class and both wanted to become doctors ! Vijay knew that a lot of hard work would be needed to make his dream a reality. So from day one, he used to concentrate in class. When he would come home, he would rest a little, play a little and study what he had learnt in class that day, before going to bed.

 

Akshay was an ambitious boy who wanted to become the World’s best doctor. However, he was lazy and did not want to study hard to achieve ambition. He hoped that if he prayed hard enough, God would fulfill his prayer.

 

One night, God appeared in Akshay’s dream, when Akshay told him what he desired, God replied, Well, Akshay, that is easy. You are healthy and bright. If you study well, you shall surely succeed.” Akshay who was stubborn, was disappointed that God had not answered his prayer. The year flew past and it was time for exams. Vijay performed extremely well in  his exams. Akshay, on the other hand could not perform well.

 

The next day,  when Akshay was standing by the sea side, Akshay saw an old man throwing small pebbles in the sea. On asking him about what he was doing, the old man replied, “I want to build a bridge.” On hearing this Akshay started laughing and asked him, “ how can you build a bridge here by merely throwing small pebbles in the sea ?” The old man turned around and asked Akshay, “ Why  not ?” if you can become World Best Doctor, without working hard and studying hard, Why can’t I make a bridge by throwing small pebbles in the Sea?”

 

“ EDUCATION must Ultimately mean :

 

E- Enlightment  D- Duty and Devotion U- Understanding C- Character A- Adherence T- Thanking   I – Integrity O – Oneness N- Nobility