Emphasizing the need for curiosity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised 92-year-old Tamil scholar T Srinivasacharya Swami for writing a book on the computer by writing himself.
Addressing the nation through the 72nd edition of his monthly radio show and the last ‘Mann Ki Baat’ of the year 2020 on Sunday, the Prime Minister said that as far as there is curiosity, the chain of learning continues and the age and circumstances do not. to import.
“Two days ago it was Gita Jayanti; The uniqueness of Gita is that it begins with the search for knowledge. Arjuna asked Lord Krishna a question, and only then did the world receive the wisdom of Gita. Like Gita, all wisdom begins with curiosity, ”he said.
“Curiosity inspires you to constantly seek the new … Until there is curiosity, there is life. Until curiosity hits, the chain of learning continues. Age and circumstances don’t matter, ”he added. Prime Minister Modi said that the academic’s life is a clear example of the fact that life remains full of energy until curiosity and the need to learn do not disappear.
“T Srinivasacharya Swami Ji, 92, from Tamil Nadu, is writing his book on the computer, too, writing himself. His curiosity, self-confidence remains the same as in his younger days. A scholar in Sanskrit and Tamil, he has written 16 spiritual books, ”said the Prime Minister.
Realizing that the process of writing and printing books has changed, he learned computer science and the necessary software at the age of 86. His life is a clear example that life remains full of energy until curiosity and the desire to learn do not fade ”, he added.
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