Independence Day Celebrations at Chavadi

We had a great time in ‘The Chavadi Child Welfare Society’ on 15 Aug. We spent around 5 hours with the students conducting Essay Writing (Topic: My Pledge to the Nation), Elocution (Topic: The Constitution of India), Singing (Topic: Patriotic Songs), Drawing / Painting (Topic: A National Leader / Freedom Fighter) and Quiz (Topic: Current Affairs) competitions.


We also discussed on their 1st Unit Test results. We are thankful to all the volunteers who supported our needs without which we would not be able to perform this at a grand level. The children has shown exceptional public speaking skills and their knowledge in current affairs in the quiz competition is appreciable. Not sure how many of us would be able to answer them correct! Also, it is evident from their First Unit Test results that they are improving in academics gradually and completing their school education in flying colors.

We are always thankful to each and every one of you, who have been with us in all the activities we are conducting through VSS. We request your continuous support for the long run of these activities.

Please go through the below link for the Independence Day Celebration photos: https://picasaweb.google.com/109858574113878665111/August172011#

People who are all interested to support the needy, please transfer your donations to Lohit Challapalli's account. Please find the below bank details:

Bank Name : CITI Bank
Account No : 5115453558
A/c Holder’s Name : BRAHMAJI LOHIT CHALLAPALLI
Branch : Hyderabad

Or

Bank Name : HDFC Bank
Account No : 00041610006682
A/c Holder’s Name : BRAHMAJI LOHIT CHALLAPALLI
Branch : ITC Centre, Chennai

Note: While contributing, please donate all the funds with the Transfer Description as “ VSS ” which means “Vivekananda Seva Samithi”

“The miracle is not that we do this work but that we are happy to do it...” - Mother Teresa

A King and his 4 Wives...

Once upon a time there was a rich King who had four wives. He loved the 4th wife the most and adorned her with rich robes and treated her to the finest of delicacies. He gave her nothing but the best.

He also loved the 3rd wife very much and was always showing her off to neighboring kingdoms. However, he feared that one day she would leave him for another.

He also loved his 2nd wife. She was his confident and was always kind, considerate and patient with him. Whenever the King faced a problem, he could confide in her, and she would help him get through the difficult times.

The King's 1st wife was a very loyal partner and had made great contributions in maintaining his wealth and kingdom. However, he did not love the first wife. Although she loved him deeply, he hardly took notice of her!

One day, the King fell ill and he knew his time was short. He thought of his luxurious life and wondered, "I now have four wives with me, but when I die, I'll be all alone."

Thus, he asked the 4th wife, "I have loved you the most, endowed you with the finest clothing and showered great care over you. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No way!", replied the 4th wife, and she walked away without another word. Her answer cut like a sharp knife right into his heart.

The sad King then asked the 3rd wife, "I have loved you all my life. Now that I'm dying, will you follow me and keep me company?" "No! ", replied the 3rd wife. "Life is too good! When you die, I'm going to remarry!" His heart sank and turned cold.

He then asked the 2nd wife, "I have always turned to you for help and you've always been there for me. When I die, will you follow me and keep me company?" "I'm sorry, I can't help you out this time!", replied the 2nd wife. "At the very most, I can only walk with you to your grave." Her answer struck him like a bolt of lightning, and the King was devastated.

Then a voice called out: "I'll go with you. I'll follow you no matter where you go." The King looked up, and there was his first wife. She was very skinny as she suffered from malnutrition and neglect. Greatly grieved, the King said, "I should have taken much better care of you when I had the chance!"

In truth, we all have the 4 wives in our lives: Our 4th wife is our body. No matter how much time and effort we lavish in making it look good, it will leave us when we die.

Our 3rd wife is our possessions, status and wealth. When we die, it will all go to others.

Our 2nd wife is our family and friends. No matter how much they have been there for us, the furthest they can stay by us is up to the grave.

And our 1st wife is our Soul. Often neglected in pursuit of wealth, power and pleasures of the world. However, our Soul is the only thing that will follow us wherever we go. Cultivate, strengthen and cherish it now, for it is the only part of us that will follow us to the throne of God and continue with us throughout Eternity.

Republic Day Celebrations at Poor Student's Ashramam!!!

Courtesy: Sakshi News Paper - Gachibowli Edition.