Address At The Conferment Of 38Th Jnanpith Award For 2002, New Delhi
Thinkers and the dynamics of society
Thinkers and the dynamics of society
I am indeed delighted to interact with the students of Sairang. My Greetings to the Head Masters, teachers, parents and students.
My message
Dear Children, you are all in the mission of learning. What learning will give?
"When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms.
When the creativity blossoms, thinking emanates.
When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit.
When knowledge is lit, economy flourishes."
Young Innovators
Nobility in Mind:Righteousness
When I touch the commemorative coins of 100 Rupees, 50 Rupees and 1 Rupee, I reminded of a unique experience, which I had few years back that reveals how a single leader can inspire a large population. I happened to meet, in Delhi, the grand-daughter of Mahatma Gandhiji, Mrs Sumitra Kulkarni. She narrated to me an incident about her grandfather, which she personally witnessed.
Nobility in Mind
At the frontier, there are no borders
"Education is a life long journey whose
Destination expands as you travel"
PURA with a Cultural Heritage
I am delighted to be here in Deendayal Research Institute (DRI) located in the beautiful surroundings of Chitrakoot. My greetings to Shri. Nana Deshmukhji, members of the management committee, faculty members and students. DRI is a unique institution developing and implementing a village development model which is most suited for India. Your vast experience is very important for the nation.
Self-Help group a boon to rural economy
I am very happy to be in the midst of the people belonging to the village Patni. I understand that the people of the village are very keen to improve the conditions of the village through their own efforts. You have raised yourselves above the poverty line through your own collective efforts. I consider that this model can be replicated across the nation. I am delighted, you have indeed beautiful guidance.
Nothing is Impossible
I am indeed delighted to interact with the students of Allahabad District. My Greetings to the Head Masters, teachers, parents and students.
My message
Dear Children, you are all in the mission of learning. What learning will give?
"When learning is purposeful, creativity blossoms.
When the creativity blossoms, thinking emanates.
When thinking emanates, knowledge is fully lit.
When knowledge is lit, the society is enriched."