IGNITED MINDS : A Book for Youth's Vision by "Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam"

“Ignited Minds” is a very well known book written by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. He was Ex-President of India And in today’s world he is recognized as The visionary of youth in India.

He has written this book to basically wake up the youth of India to enlighten their minds and become the bright future of India. Attractive in its simplicity and extraordinary in its potential, here is an excellent and thought provoking books for all Indians, especially youth. The author says that India has lots of Skills, resources and talents to make our Country a developed nation but they go Underused and unused.

Each chapter of this book is rich with experiences and quotations of great personalities of all walk. Youth are of a greater source to bring about revolution in the nation. In this era, youth have developed to an Extent where there is possibility of Them having the potential of driving the Nation on the right track.

The author has tried to influence and make the youth power strong through his work in this book. The youth are challenged to centre their lives on the principles outlined in this book which help them to participate in the new vision for India to make a developed one.

The author has basically dedicated this book to the youth of India but specifically he has dedicated it to one child named Snehal Thakkar.

Message about Dreaming the book potrays :-

Dream plays a very vital role in an individual’s life. Dreams transfer into thoughts and Thoughts result into action. In this phase Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam rightly says that spirituality must be integrated with education. Self realization is the focus. Each one of us must become aware of our higher. Youth are the links to the grand future. We should ignite our dormant inner energy and let it guide our lives. The radiance of such minds embarked On constructive endeavour will bring Peace, prosperity and bliss to the nation.

Book gives us Role Model :-

“Man often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, then I acquire the ability to do it even if I didn’t have it in beginning.”

-        Mahatma Gandhi

The people who impart the best of their guidance, can be your role model. Firmly, one’s role model should be their Parents or their teachers. It is said that behind the parents stands the School and behind the teacher the home. Education and the teacher-student relationship have to be seen not in business terms but with the nation’s growth in mind. A nation’s wealth is the young generation of the country When the child grows up, the role models will be national leaders of quality and integrity in every field including politics, science, entertainment, technology and industry leaving behind their real lives role models.

Visionary Teachers and Scientists :-

"Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now."

-        Goethe

Vision ignites the minds :-

India needs visionaries of the stature of J.R.D. Tata, Vikram Sarabhai, Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, to name a few, who can involve the entire generation in mission-driven programmes which benefit the country as a whole.

Learning From Saints and Seers :-

Society can prosper through wealth generation and cherishing the value System of the people. The combination of the two will make the nation truly strong And prosperous. Our spiritual wisdom has been our strength. We must draw upon our heritage and wisdom to enrich our lives. It is a fact that we have advanced technologically but spiritually we have not.

Patriotism Beyond Politics and Religion :-

“I do not care for liberation, I would rather go to a hundred thousand hells, doing good to others like the spring, this is the religion.”

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