Dear Students

Friends

Since last I wrote on blog, we have celebrated Makar Sakranti, Lohidi and Pongal. Different festivals are celebrated in different parts of the country. India has highest number of festivals in the world. In most of the cases people end up with more than capacity expenditure in festivals and remain at same level through out the year. Due to social pressure they fail to save and always remain short of funds. I am not against the festivals but in my view, the expenses part should not be affected by social pressures.

I wish to give a message to the kids/students/youngsters: Exams are approaching, there is going to be huge pressure on them to perform. Every parent wish their kids to perform much better than they themselves did. They want them to be best in the world. But parents forget that God has made every kid special and they are destined to perform better. I believe parents are not going to change themselves despite so much messages from all walks of the life e.g. movies, media, incidences etc. There is no point in making them understand so better students understand. Kids/students/youngsters should prepare themselves mentally that whatever parents say or ask for commitment, they would not let themselves down under this pressure. Education is must but the world has many good things in addition to the high score of marks, merits and position in school/colleges. God has plans for every one and he is not going to put you in bad shape unless you yourself wish. So for God's sake, dear kids don't let yourself be in pressure. If things are not happening as per your plans, there is something else which God wants you to do. Don't worry and be prepared for the message from God. If you would close your eyes and ears under pressure by doing something wrong, how he would communicate to you. So be happy and cheerful. World is not going to fall if the marks are not up to the desired levels. If you not enjoying the field, don't hesitate to change and do whatever you enjoy most. And don't compare yourself with other students, they may be lacking something which you have. Don't ever think that by not doing something which your parents wish, you would be shattering their dreams. Believe me their dream is to see you successful and happy, which you may achieve from any stream.

cp