Gorthi Manasvini

Inspirational

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Gorthi Manasvini

Inspirational

Perspective

Perspective

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Life and its multifaceted derivatives have much to offer. Having a belief, should we really categorize everything in terms of right and wrong, I kept on wondering about this since my childhood. But with passing time, I really forgot to find the solution of these inner puzzles. 

On Sunday, I was going to attend a college seminar which was being conducted by a renowned professor. The topic of the seminar was 'Perspective'. I have used this word many times in life but it never tucked in my heartstrings. Before attending the seminar, I seriously thought to reflect a bit about this term. I looked into a dictionary to find the meaning of it. The Dictionary defined it in terms of a point of view and attitude. I got baffled thinking about what more could be taught on something called 'Perspective'.  Then the fine day came, and I dressed myself formally for this much-awaited seminar. 

When the renowned professor stepped onto the podium to start the seminar, I could feel how his presence had changed the aroma of the room. Everything was suddenly looking very bright and positive. Wow, I thought to myself, his aura must be really great.

The turning point came when he started delivering his speech. And guess what it was not at all boring but was filled with uniqueness and fun. He gave an example to us instead of defining the word itself. I still remember his every word that brightened my vision and enlightened my soul. 

He told us a story, the story of a boy called Abdul. Abdul belonged from a financially poor family. Neither he was intelligent nor did he have any unique talent. He was the eldest of five children. His parents had their high hopes on him. Abdul tried his best to study but he couldn't even get double digit marks in any of his subjects. His parents were disappointed in him. But Abdul never panicked in his life. He looked at everything as if they are guiding him to somewhere. He took everything on a positive note. 

Suddenly one day in a deadly accident his parents succumbed to death. Now, he was left alone with his four siblings. Abdul still never cried for he knew that his younger siblings would do the same if he cried. Instead, he used to tell them good comic stories in those painful times. Abdul realized that in order to live, instead of blaming the destiny or cursing the circumstances, he needed to see the shining light of life. Not for once, he condemned his life nor his faith on optimism. His urge to live on and to be successful was stronger than all the hurdles he faced.

He looked at everything as a challenge, a challenge given by the universe for his sustenance, and to realize the worth of life. And today, Abdul is a very successful professor standing in front of you all giving a lecture, said the professor. 

Perspective is a belief that allows you to have a fair horizon and direction in your life about everything and anything. How well you want to design your life, opinions and belief system depends on your perspective. Do not judge anything, just live it as long as you can because once you turn into ashes, only your perspective remains engraved, concluded the Professor Abdul.

When I came out after attending the seminar, I saw professor Abdul leaving in an ambulance. And next day I heard the news of his death. He had blood cancer. More than his words, his death changed my vision. 

I just wondered if I could even become a 10 percent of a person he was, by adopting his perspective, I will be able to live a better and meaningful life. 

 


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