INDIAN NATIONAL PLEDGE

The National Pledge is an oath of allegiance to the Republic of India. It is commonly recited by Indians in unison at public events, especially in schools, and during the Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations. It is commonly found printed in the opening pages of school textbooks.

The pledge was originally composed in Telugu language by writer Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao in 1962. Subbarao, a noted author in Telugu and a bureaucrat, composed the pledge while serving as the District Treasury Officer of Visakhapatnam District in 1962. He presented it to the senior Congress leader Tenneti Viswanadam who forwarded it to the then Education Minister P.V.G. Raju. He was born in Anneparti, Nallagonda District, Telangana.He was an expert in Telugu, Sanskrit, Hindi, English, Arabic languages. He worked as Treasury officer in the state of Hyderabad. The Pledge was introduced in many schools in 1963. It was first read out in a school in Visakhapatnam in 1963 and was subsequently translated into various regional languages.The Central Advisory Board on Education meeting in 1964 in Bangalore, under its chairman M. C. Chagla, directed that the pledge be read in schools and that this practice be introduced by 26 January 1965, the next  Republic Day.

The Indian National Pledge is commonly recited by Indians at public events, during daily assemblies in many Indian schools, and during the Independence Day and Republic Day commemoration ceremonies. Unlike the National Anthem or the National Song, whose authors are well known in India, P.V. Subbarao, the author of the pledge remains largely a little-known figure, his name being mentioned neither in the books nor in any documents. Records with the Human Resources Development Ministry of the Government of India however record Subbarao as the author of the pledge. Subbarao himself is thought to have been unaware of its status as the National Pledge with a position on par with the National Anthem and the National Song. Apparently, he came to know about this when his granddaughter was reading the pledge from her text book.

THE PLEDGE

India is my country.

All Indians, are my brothers and sisters.

I love my country and, I am proud of its rich and varied heritage.

I shall always strive to be worthy of it.

I shall give respect to my parents, teachers and all elders and treat everyone with courtesy.

To my country and my people, I pledge my devotion.

In their well being and prosperity alone; lies my happiness.

It is a traditional and lawful ceremony . It must be respected and followed by all Indians.

Each and every word of pledge is a GEM. Every  Indian might have recited/repeated many thousands of times in school days mechanically like PARROT.  Our late president Abdul Kalamji once answered to a girl that corruption can completely be eradicated in India it depends upon mainly upon mother, father and teacher. If  good values  are inculcated in childhood even ghost can’t erase from their minds.  If every Indian understands the meaning and philosophy of each  and every word from childhood and follow whole heartedly daily there won’t be any corruption, problems/conflicts etc . No need of police stations, jails, courts, locks to doors  etc.

It is the responsibility and duty of each and every  Indian  especially parents and teachers  to explain  meaning and philosophy of each word of the PLEDGE to each and every child. Even Government , local educational authorities, leaders etc have to take special care in morning assemblies of schools in inculcating moral values, Indian-ness etc. The author of pledge should be given same status on par with the authors of the National Anthem and the National Song.

Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao

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SMILE - SMILEY

A smile is a facial expression formed primarily by flexing the muscles at the sides of the mouth. Smiling is an expression denoting pleasure, sociability, happiness, or amusement. Cross-cultural studies have shown that smiling is a means of communication throughout the world.

A facial expression characterized by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth and indicating pleasure, amusement, etc.

Smiling seems to come more naturally to some people than others. Smiling raises your spirits and makes other people happy - it's a very powerful expression. A wholehearted smile will naturally draw in the eyes. This natural smile is called a Duchenne smile.

Smiling is a great way to make yourself stand out while helping your body to function better. Smile to improve your health, your stress level, and your attractiveness. Smiling is just one way to look younger, and a fun way to live longer.

How It Works: Researchers think that by forcing a smile, you activate a specific set of muscles in the face. That set of muscles is closely connected to the emotions of happiness and joy. By smiling, you are signaling the emotional centers of your brain to tell them that everything is good.

Smile. Do it right now as you read this. Put a big, warm smile on your face. Not a fake, strange smile, but a real smile, like you are seeing an old friend after several years. Now, think of something unhappy but keep smiling. It is difficult to hold an unhappy or negative thought in your mind while keeping a smile on your face. Smiling can help increase happiness and decrease negativity.

Get Motivated: Smiling more is a simple way to greatly improve the quality of your life. All you have to do is smile, and life will be better.

Top Reasons to Smile:

1.  Smiling Makes Us Attractive

We are drawn to people who smile. There is an attraction factor. We want to know a smiling person and figure out what is so good. Frowns, scowls and grimaces all push people away -- but a smile draws them in.

2.  Smiling Relieves Stress

Stress can really show up in our faces. Smiling helps to prevent us from looking tired, worn down, and overwhelmed. Believe it or not, smiling can reduce stress smiling can reduce stress even if you don't feel like smiling or know you're smiling! When you are stressed, take time to put on a smile. The stress should be reduced and you'll be better able to take action.

3.  Smiling Changes Our Mood

Next time you are feeling down, try putting on a smile. There's a good chance you mood will change for the better. Smiling can trick the body into helping you change your mood.

4.  Smiling Is Contagious

When someone is smiling they lighten up the room, change the moods of others, and make things happier. A smiling person brings happiness with them. Smile lots and you will draw people to you.

5.  Smiling Boosts Your Immune System

Smiling helps the immune system to work better. When you smile, immune function improves possibly because you are more relaxed. Prevent the flu and colds by smiling.

6.  Smiling Lowers Your Blood Pressure

When you smile, there is a measurable reduction in your blood pressure. Give it a try if you have a blood pressure monitor at home. Sit for a few minutes, take a reading. Then smile for a minute and take another reading while still smiling.

7.  Smiling Releases Endorphins, Natural Pain Killers and Serotonin

Studies have shown that smiling releases endorphins, natural pain killers, and serotonin. Together these three make us feel good. Smiling is a natural drug.

8.  Smiling Lifts the Face and Makes You Look Younger

The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don't go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day -- you'll look younger and feel better.

9.  Smiling Makes You Seem Successful

Smiling people appear more confident, are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to be approached. Put on a smile at meetings and appointments and people will react to you differently.

10.  Smiling Helps You Stay Positive

Try this test: Smile. Now try to think of something negative without losing the smile. It's hard. When we smile our body is sending the rest of us a message that "Life is Good!" Stay away from depression, stress and worry by smiling.

• Focus on the positive things that are going on in your life. Your mood will lift and it will feel easier to smile.
• A smile will humanize you and make you appear more approachable. Smiles create trust and rapport. A smile is a great way of establishing mutual feelings of being on the same level as others.
• Smiles make things right again and say much more than words can.
• Smiles make you feel good. Even if you're feeling a little blue, insert happy thoughts into your mind and just add that smile. It will trick your mind into feeling better, as endorphins are released to reduce physical or emotional stress.
• When you're in pain, physically or mentally, smile. Smiling releases endorphins and serotonin – endorphins are natural painkillers.
• Smiles make other people feel good. An open-mouthed smile is visible from further away than a frown, offering people reassurance that you're friendly.
• Wrinkles are better when they're smile lines rather than frown lines.
• Smiling is a good way to show others that you're friendly, positive, and open to conversation. Always remember to smile from your heart; not with your mind.
• There is evidence that those who smile often live an average of 7 years longer than those who rarely conjure a regular smile. Obviously as well as smiling, also pay attention to appropriate exercising, eating right, and living a healthy lifestyle.
• A smile is a curve that sets everything straight, and the smile can help you to stand out, improve people's perception of your attractiveness and relieve any stress you might be experiencing.
• Smiling brings about a sense of relaxation, and it is relaxation that helps your immune system to work more efficiently.
• The muscles used to smile lift your face up, which makes people appear much younger.
• When you smile, you should see a marked reduction in your blood pressure. Of course, smiling isn't the answer to hypertension. Be sure to be under your doctor's guidance, receiving all care and attention required to treat your disease.
• Smile to be more kind and charitable to others.
• Smile to be more forgiving and more tolerant of frustration.
• Smiling is a good long-term predictor of happier life outcomes. It's correlated with health, happiness, friends, success, and a longer life.

 QUOTES:

“Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.”

― Dr. Seuss

“Peace begins with a smile..”

― Mother Teresa

“I was smiling yesterday,I am smiling today and I will smile tomorrow.Simply because life is too short to cry for anything.”

― Santosh Kalwar

“Let us always meet each other with smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.”

― Mother Teresa

 

 

 

SELF QUOTES:

Smile on a face every day keeps the doctor away-hence keep smiling.

Don’t be conjuicy, be kind in giving smiles to others, as it won’t cost anything.

Light up your face with smile, make smiling a part of everyday life.

ORGANIZATIONS

 

Operation Smile provides free surgery to repair cleft lips, cleft palates and other facial deformities for children around the globe.

Smile Bank is a global non-profit charitable organization that is dedicated to help Agent Orange victims in Vietnam.

SMILE (Sensation Movement Interaction in Life Experiences) provides a multi-sensory environment for calming relaxation and sensory stimulation. Children in Need is pump priming the ARCOS SMILE Project.

References:

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