By: R. Seshadri
My Guru Sri Radhakrishna Swamiji was fond of children. He used to tell them – Take out the word ‘IMPOSSIBLE’ from your life.
The Greek Emperor Alexander was victorious against all rulers in the world. He destroyed men and material, and nobody could defeat him. As he was victorious in a series of wars information reached a city that he was expected to invade a prosperous city in North India. People were scared of the massive destruction that Alexander and his army would cause in a chorus.
However, one young man was confident of victory against Alexander. He was a poet. He composed a heart- rendering poem and taught it to children.
Next day, when Alexander entered the city with his army, he did not come across soldiers but a group of lovely children in their uniform holding colored buntings and flowers. They were singing in a chorus -“O mighty Alexander. We welcome you to this Children home. We have no desire to wage a war with you. Give us an opportunity to learn, play and live in peace”.
Alexander was delighted and ordered the soldiers to return. When children said ‘Victory to Alexander’ he countered – ‘No, no. It is not my victory. Your love has defeated me’
World needs love and affection
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