Hindu in India

Hindu in India

Every being is unique and as long as they endeavor towards their dreams they will never fail. This is the foundation of his strong Hindu Belief system. My grandfather is a man with an abundance of knowledge whose words and thoughtful gestures often speak volumes. I failed to realize this fact until a couple of years ago. He is the individual I idolize most and yearn to emulate. Not only has M.V.V.Raman inspired me and encouraged me to think life has no limits, he is my moral teacher and guide. Through his navigation, I have learned to embrace the myriad lessons and ideas that make up his philosophy. Instilling these beliefs in me he has helped me attain objectivity in my judgements. He has immensely helped bring the best out of me and supports and guides my decisions. He inspires me on a daily basis. Even though we are seas apart, it is his unfailing faith in me that helped me through one of the toughest times of my life.

I was living my life as a new high school student, trying to fit in and trying to learn. One day, my mother came into my bedroom and announced that we would be moving to a new part of town. I was shocked and speechless. I was in high school with the people I had grown up with; most importantly I was comfortable; I didn?t want to move and start life at a new school. I was infuriated with my parents? rash and spontaneous decision. How could they do this to me? They were going to ruin my life. My parents were disinclined to hear and reason with my argument. The decision was set in stone, and we were going to move. I felt as though I had been dragged through an obscure, opaque tunnel however I would never come out and see the light, I would just hit a dead end. I felt lost. I thought about my grandfather. What would he say that could help me get through this? I called my grandfather in Bangalore India. Tears rolled down my face as I told my story to him. My grandfather?s creed stresses acceptance of things beyond...

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