Dr Nanaji Deshmukh. He was instrumental in making eighty villages ‘litigation free’ through the DRI (Deendayal Research Institute). This was a succes… - A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

Great scientists are persevering and never deterred by difficulties

My story — the story of the son of Jainulabdeen, who lived for over a hundred years on Mosque Street in Rameswaram island and died there; the story of a lad who sold newspapers to help his brother; the story of a pupil reared by Sivasubramania Iyer and Iyadurai Solomon; the story of a student taught by teachers like Pandalai; the story of an engineer spotted by MGK Menon and groomed by the legendary Prof. Sarabhai; the story of a scientist tested by failures and setbacks; the story of a leader supported by a large team of brilliant and dedicated professionals. This story will end with me, for I have no belongings in the worldly sense. I have acquired nothing, built nothing, possess nothing — no family, sons, daughters.

Existential issues tend to arise naturally in life, especially during transitions and intense events. They can, however, be brought forth through inner work.