Principal’s Welcome Message
- “Every moment of your life is infinitely creative and the universe is endlessly bountiful. Just put forth a clear enough request and everything your heart desires must come to you.”- M.K. Gandhi
- Dear Parents, Teachers, Students and well-wishers,
- I feel great joy and pride as I pen down my reflections on ‘The indomitable Icon of our country’. At the outset I pay my homage to this irreplaceable epitome, the Father of our Nation- Mahatma Gandhi ji.
- Mahatma Gandhi was one of the giants of the 20th century, who left an indelible mark on the social, economic, religious, moral and political spheres of the day. The life of Gandhi is quite fascinating and inspiring. He lived, suffered and died for the country. He was not only a patriot, politician, nation builder and statesman but was much more. He was essentially a moral force, whose appeal was to the conscience of human beings and therefore universal.
- Our Nation is commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Father of the nation at national and international level to propagate his message. In this time of uncertainty and disruption the celebration of Gandhiji’s birthday is a reminder of the continued relevance of his teachings and of their outmost importance all over the world. Gandhiji’s teaching also remind us that change often begins at the individual level and that we all as human beings have the capability to change the world through peaceful activities.
- As we are celebrating the 150th birth anniversary of a remarkable man, whose achievements should continue to inspire us, both as leaders and individuals. Mahatma Gandhi and his values have become more relevant for today’s society which is under turmoil and suffering from social evils, corruption, terrorism and violence. Gandhi became the ideal hero for thousands of people around the world. The main pillars of Gandhi’s philosophy were non-violence, tolerance of others, respect for all religions and a simple life.
- There are so many social evils and the way to eliminate them is to head the path shown by Mahatma-the path of non- violence, brotherhood, humanness and love for the country. Today we do not have respect and tolerance for each other, giving rise to regional, racial and religious conflicts among various sectors of our societies. We have become so impatient with each other that we are trying to solve our differences by using violence rather than through peaceful dialogue or logic. We do not respect others views or feelings, it is either “my way” or “highway”. So more than before Gandhiji’s teachings are relevant today.
- If only Gandhiji’s teachings could find some place in the thinking and policies if modern day of our leaders, political, religious, corporate and in all spheres of life, we would see less violence, depravity and unhappiness all around. When people are trying to find solutions to the rampant greed, widespread political corruption, communal violence and hatred are being perpetrated today. Gandhiji’s gospel of non- violence makes immense sense.
- Gandhi made every effort to bridge the differences and to create unity and harmony. His struggles with this problem are highly relevant to us today, when the world is split by religious and ethnic differences. Millions of our humans die each year from poverty related causes. Over a billion people live on less than Rs. 50 a day, Gandhiji’s concern for the poor can serve as an example to us today, as we work to achieve a more equal world. He said, “There is enough for every man’s need but not for every man’s greed.”
- In a world in which authority is valued over authentic leadership, we have a lot to learn from the man who fought for a nation with his mind alone. Gandhiji says “True discipline gives enthusiasm, obedience to instructions even though they do not satisfy the reason.” Gandhiji is a man of own, self-build and of high integrity. He was not a man with great physical built up, but a man whose capacity for self-suffering, fearlessness, and self-confidence, which made him the leader. I urge you, my dear students to envelope yourself in your youth with the spirit of self-discipline which will lead you to greater heights of self-confidence and success.
- He sacrificed self-motives, earthly materials, and private goals. He could have led a very comfortable life because of his professional success. The conditions around had a deep impact on his life and he changed himself. His simplicity attracted the masses. The simplicity of his life made him ‘Bapuji’. Today we are called to breathe the air of same simplicity in our lives to inspire and become leaders with the essence of ‘Bapuji‘.
- “Your beliefs become your Thoughts
- Your thoughts become your Words
- Your words become your Actions
- Your actions become your habits
- Your habits become your Values
- Your values become your Destiny”.
- – M.K.Gandhi
Fr. Susai Raj
Principal