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Thursday, 14 August 2025

‘LIVE TO GIVE - THE JOY OF SELFLESS ACTION’

 

Greatness doesn't always wear medals or stand on a stage. Sometimes it walks quietly beside us, helping others without seeking attention”.

 

It is a privilege to throw light on a value that is simple in words, but divine in meaning -Selfless Action, meaning - doing your duty without expecting anything in return.

 

Let us explore this through three lenses - Lord Krishna's life, heroes of our country and journey as a student.

Let us begin with the greatest teacher of selfless action - Lord Krishna.

In the Bhagavad Gita, standing in the middle of the battlefield, Krishna didn't fight for himself. Instead, he guided Arjuna - not for fame, not for reward - but for Dharma, the higher purpose.

 

Krishna's own life was an example of this.

He stood by truth, protected others, and gave wisdom - without expecting applause.

His greatness came not from what he received, but from what he gave.

 

India's freedom is the result of countless selfless heroes who sacrificed everything for us.

  • Mahatma Gandhi walked barefoot with truth in his heart - not for power, but for peace.
  • Bhagat Singh chose the gallows at just 23 -not for fame, but for justice.

 And this is not the end, there are many more….

 

These heroes never asked, "What will I get?"

Instead, they asked “What can I give?”

 

Now, let's bring this to our own lives as students-

 

You don't need a battlefield or a freedom struggle to practice selflessness.

You can do it every single day:

  • help a classmate without expecting praise.
  • work hard, not for medals, but to learn and grow.
  • Follow discipline and take responsibility, develop the habits that every citizen needs habits that build a strong and ethical society.
  • Use your talent for the nation- whether you write, sing, paint or design, use your gift not just to compete but to contribute.
  • Be future ready but rooted - learn global skills but do not forget Indian values.
  • Respect all religion and culture, promote harmony.
  • Serve in community project- volunteer in tree planting drives, blood donation camps, awareness rallies etc

 These are not small acts. They are the seeds of greatness.

 In the world of competition, let us not forget compassion.

 In the race for marks, let us not forget morals. And in the journey of success, let us not forget to serve others.

 

Let us perform every task – whether big or small - with devotion, honesty, and no expectation.

Because in the end, it is not the reward that makes us great, but the heart with which we act.

 

 

 

 

 

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