Igniting Success: Embracing A P J Abdul Kalam's Mantra (2024)

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Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam's timeless wisdom encapsulated in the phrase "If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun" serves as a guiding light for individuals striving for success.

"To succeed in your mission, you must have single-minded devotion to your goal." In pic: A boy holds a mask bearing the image of former Indian president APJ Abdul Kalam and a sapling during his death anniversary. "If you fail, never give up because FAIL means "First Attempt In Learning".

“Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.”

The "Aum Ekadantaya Viddhamahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat" is a powerful Ganesh mantra for success. This Gayatri mantra is chanted to enhance mental abilities, wisdom, and enlightenment. Regular recitation can illuminate the mind and guide individuals towards the right path in life.

The former President of India, professor, aerospace engineer shares the four mantras to succeed in life: “I will have great aim; I will continuously acquire knowledge; I will do hard work; and I will persevere and succeed”.

Perseverance and Resilience: Dr. Kalam faced numerous challenges and setbacks throughout his life, but he never let them deter him from pursuing his dreams. He believed in the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity.

Dr Abdul Kalam's natural problem-solving ability, in-depth scientific understanding, and knack for innovation made him take the project responsibility head on. Thanks to his efforts, India developed missiles like AGNI, a ballistic missile, and PRITHVI, a surface-to-surface missile, to name a few.

“Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.” – A.P.J.

Be led by the dreams in your heart." "Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create." "Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know, and capable of more than you imagine."

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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam's notable contributions

As the Chief Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister and the head of the Indian Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Dr Kalam played a crucial role in India's successful nuclear tests in Pokhran in 1998, which established India as a nuclear power.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam's life is a beacon of hope, resilience, and dedication. From the small town of Rameswaram to the highest office in the land, he remained a humble and compassionate individual, always driven by a desire to serve his fellow citizens.

Failures are the stepping stones to success

They say he who has never tried anything has never failed. So, never be afraid or ashamed to fail but have the courage to start again. Believe in the process and every time you fail, let it make your desire to succeed stronger than before.

'My vision for India' was a Famous Speech of APJ Abdul Kalam delivered at IIT Hyderabad in 2011, and is to this day my favourite speech. His far-reaching thinking gave India's growth a fresh path and became the youth's inspiration.