Saturday, February 27, 2010

Models of Humility

After scoring 200 for the first time in the history of one day cricket, Sachin Tendulkar was humility personified like he always been despite his enormous achievements. No great celebration for a record that is not likely to be beaten easily. During his speech at the award ceremony, he dedicated the double ton to the people of India who had supported him during the ups and downs of his 20 year career.

Throughout his career, Sachin has been an ambassador for the game. His personal life also has been exemplary. It is when you compare him with other greats in sports like Tiger Woods, Maradona or Shane Warne that you realize Sachin’s greatness. He is a worthy model for the children to emulate, particularly his passion, dedication, hard work and commitment.

Are there other personalties in India in this list of humble great achievers? I could think of two more. One is our former President and great scientist A P J Abdul Kalam. To many he was the most unassuming, friendly and approachable President India ever had. His great achievements as a space scientist sit lightly on him. His speech and action are humble to the core. Another worthy son of India.

The third personality I could think of is singer K S Chitra. She could be more famous in South India. But her achievements cross all boundaries. She has won six national awards till now, more than any other female singer in the country. That too, for Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi songs. Yet look at her. Always smiling and always humble and never blowing her own trumpet. I haven’t read anybody saying anything harsh about this gem of a singer who is sure to rise to greater heights with such an attitude.

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