Character is Destiny - Dr S. Radhakrishnan

 

Eden - Part II English - II Year UG

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The former president Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishan in his convocation address stresses the importance of good character.  “Character is Destiny” is the essay taken from “The Present Crisis of Faith”. Dr. Radhakrishnan says that the nature of the character decides the future. The fate of nation is dependent on the character of the people. The right thinking and right conduct are the foundation of life. He explains the power of a strong character with honesty, courage and discipline.

Dr Radhakrishnan helps Westerners understand "the greatness of Indian culture." He explains that science and technology must be studied along with great literature, philosophy, and religion. 

Big changes like the Renaissance, the Reformation, the political revolution, and the industrial revolution are happening all at once in India. To keep up with these huge changes, universities must keep making more and more scientists and technicians. 

Science alone cannot solve one's problems. Democracy should not be in paper but in ways of thinking and acting. Radhakrishnan tells students to focus on their studies of literature and philosophy and not read them like cricket stories. 

Dr. S. Radhakrishan says that a university education isn't complete if it only teaches science and technology and doesn't teach them how to be good people. Men who don't have compassion will turn into demons. A college education that doesn't teach about humanism isn't complete. He also says that a university is like a family, where trade union mentality has no place. 

Radhakrishnan tells students that developing their character is the most important thing they can do. The future of a country depends on the character of its people. Without good character one cannot achieve greatness. We cannot climb a mountain if the ground at our feet is shaky. In the same way, if your character is bad, you won't get very far. 

Radhakrishnan tells students to work hard and not expect anything in return. They should have high standards to live by. They should be clean, kind, and committed to doing work for other people. 

Thus, in this essay "Character is Destiny" Dr. S. Radhakrishnan explains how the character shapes destiny of the nations. 

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