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Extract from the Letter
I would like to dedicate these musings to you, Siddharth, and to the millions of other children of your generation in our country, in the hope that upon reading them you will be inspired enough to go bravely out into the world and work tirelessly in your chosen field for the larger good of the country, for the larger good of humanity. Remember, rewards that come to you then are the only true rewards for a life well-spent.
With my fondest love,
Yours affly,
Dada.
(V Kurien)
“Who says one man cannot make a change?”
Summary in Bullet Points
- Kurien dedicates the letter not only to Siddharth but also to the wider generation of young people.
- He does not tell them to choose one particular profession.
- Instead, he asks them to work hard in whatever field they choose and connect that work to the larger good of the country and humanity.
- For him, the truest reward is the reward that comes from a life spent contributing meaningfully. musings = carefully considered thoughts
NCERT Poorvi page 88
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Answer: Kurien’s message is that people should use their abilities in their chosen field for a larger good rather than only for personal gain. Such service improves communities, inspires later generations and creates the kind of reward that gives lasting meaning to a life.
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Answer: He dedicates them to his grandson Siddharth and to the millions of other children of Siddharth’s generation in India.
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Answer: True rewards are those that come from working sincerely in one’s chosen field for the larger good of the country and humanity. The reward has value because it grows out of meaningful contribution.
