27 December 2008

DIGNITY OF LABOUR


Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam was a project manager at the lauch of the missile.
The van  driver hadn't arrived. Hence it was not possible that the
missile could have been launched on that particular day. He kept missile on
the bycycle lying by the road side and walked all the way upto the lauch station.
This story would help give us a brief idea as to what you are about to read ahead.

Have you ever refused to help anyone when asked?  Have you felt that
certain types of work are below your standard?   Have you felt that if
you felt that if you helped  a poor person it would be below your position in life.

For, the truly great souls do not bother about what they do, but by
doing certain example which puts other people to shape.

Read the following story about one of the India's great sons, whose
greatness showed much before he occupied the highest office
in the country - that of "President of India".

Dr.Zakir Hussain was committed and meticulous teacher. He noticed
every little thing about his students. One day, he stopped in the middle
of a lesson and spoke to one of the students. "Rashid", he said,
"Please come to my house after the school is over."

During the break, there were whispers and speculations. Why was
Rashid asked to come home? Would he be scolded for something?
Would he get some special tution? Nobody had a clue.

When school got over that day, Rashid followed Dr.Zakir Hussain home.
There, he asked Rashid for his cap. Rashid took it off immediately
and gave it to his teacher who then headed  straight to the washroom.
Dr.Hussain washed Rashid's cap which was dirty, rinsed and squeezed
it and gave it back to him. Rashid was shame faced as he took it back,
but never again did he come to school wearing dirty clothes. He felt
deeply honoured and touched by his teachers gesture, who neither scolded
nor berated him before his classmates, but choose to teach him in a practical way.

So childern, learn by example and never think that a work is below you.
Remember, work has no title, no social status. Its only by helping people
you will be able to enhance your image, your glory and your happiness.
Help someone by doing some jobs that you are not meant to do and see
the joy on the other person's face. You will make others happy by
helping them which will in turn bring you the inner joy and satisfaction.

ALWAYS REMEMBER  “  NO WORK IS LOW “