Budhe Dada
Today it's been one year since I joined the civil services. As a history student I tend to give some importance to dates and 'historical causation.' Would like to share something thought provoking with you all. In the photo, that is my Great Grandfather seated between my Grandfather and me. I call him 'budhe dada.'
He could never read or write, but back in 1950s, he decided that even though he had never gone outside his village, his son would have an education. His son (my Dadaji) sent his children to study beyond the district, across the state. His son (my father) took me across the country to receive an education.
And when someone asks me what was the 'turning point' in your life, I think it was that one day in the 1950s when budhe dada decided to send dadaji to school. Now that I explain my Great-Grandfather that I will be working for the country abroad, he doesn't understand. He doesn't even remember my name and mostly forgets even his son's name.
It is strangely unsettling when you are at the receiving end of all the praise and admiration for your achievement while the person who is perhaps the most responsible for it sits quietly aloof- maybe trying to remember a certain day in the 1950s.
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God bless you. Warm regards to the grandpas
And all those who have been your silent and behind the scene motivators and support...
So excited to hear from you about France . I am sure we would witness it from your unusual perspective .
And all the best for your new beginnings :D
Much Love !
I have two things to say first one is not important(you can choose;P) but second one important:
1. There is a coconut tree in our garden planted by my grandfather who was a farmer by proffession when I wasn't even born. He took care of it all his life but couldn't taste any. Today it's My father and me enjoying our lockdown with the healthy coconut water!!
Every step we make today concious or unconcious holds effect on our future.
2. I have read NCERT 6 to 10 thinking I would be able to cover science and tech question for GS-3 but as soon as I took the previous paper I found question like: Discuss the work of ‘Bose-Einstein Statistics’ done by Prof. Satyendra Nath Bose and show how it revolutionized the field of Physics. (2018)- And I new nothing more than that it is a matter found him.
See i know that we have a topic in syllabus - achievements of Indians in Science and tech. Can you please tell me how to go about this topic?
thank you