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“Dr. Kalam: From Seaside Dreams to Global Impact”
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He came from a small seaside town with big dreams and two small suitcases. From a curious boy to a brilliant scientist, from the “Missile Man” to the President of the largest democracy—Dr. Kalam’s journey is a powerful tale of humility, learning, and purpose. Discover how a man with very little changed the world with wisdom, kindness, and just the right questions.
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The Missile Man with Two Suitcases and Many Books
Does it take many bags to reach space?
There once was a boy who lived in a small town by the sea. His family was not rich, but they were kind and hardworking. Every morning, he would wake up early, help his family, and then go to school.
. He was an average student, but he loved to learn. He was especially fascinated by the stars and the sky.
One evening, when he was just a young boy, he eagerly asked for an extra piece of bread at dinner. His mother, always loving, gave it to him.
But later, he found out that because he had eaten more, his mother had gone to bed hungry. He felt terrible and promised himself that he would always think of others before himself. From that day on, he learned an important lesson—true success is not about what you take, but what you give.
As he grew older, he dreamed of flying. He wanted to become a pilot, soaring high above the clouds. But when he applied for a job as a fighter pilot, he was ranked tenth—and there were only nine spots! His dream seemed lost
Instead of giving up, he worked even harder and became a scientist. He helped build rockets and satellites, making his country proud. His work was so important that he became known as the “Missile Man.” And then, something incredible happened—he was chosen to be the leader of his entire country!
How many bags do you think he brought to his new home with 340 rooms?
When he moved into the grand presidential palace, he arrived with just two small suitcases. No fancy clothes, no expensive things—just a few belongings and a heart full of dreams.
Even as a leader, he remained humble. Once, when he attended a big event at a famous university, a special chair was placed for him. It was bigger than all the others. But he refused to sit on it. Instead, he asked for a simple chair, just like everyone else’s. He believed that true greatness comes from humility, not power.
Even as a leader, he remained humble. Once, when he attended a big event at a famous university, a special chair was placed for him. It was bigger than all the others. But he refused to sit on it. Instead, he asked for a simple chair, just like everyone else’s. He believed that true greatness comes from humility, not power.
After five years, when his time as the country’s leader ended, he packed his two suitcases and left—just as he had arrived.
But there was one thing he had collected—books! He loved learning so much that he had over 2,500 books.
When he passed away, he owned very few things—some clothes, a watch, a pair of shoes, and, of course, his beloved books. But what he left behind was far greater—his kindness, his wisdom, and his dream for a better world.
But there was one thing he had collected—books! He loved learning so much that he had over 2,500 books.
When he passed away, he owned very few things—some clothes, a watch, a pair of shoes, and, of course, his beloved books. But what he left behind was far greater—his kindness, his wisdom, and his dream for a better world.
The world remembers him as a scientist, a teacher, and a kind-hearted leader. His name? Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, the “Missile Man” who carried only two suitcases but left behind a legacy that will last forever.
What do you think is more important—owning many things or learning many things?
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“Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: The Missile Man and Visionary Leader”
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Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (1931-2015) was born in Rameswaram, Tamilnadu, to Jainulabudeen and Ashiamma. He was a brilliant aerospace scientist, a teacher, and a statesman. He wrote poems in Tamil, and was proficient in playing the veena, an Indian stringed instrument. A deeply spiritual person, he respected all religious texts. Under Dr. Abdul Kalam’s leadership, India developed several key missiles, including Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Akash, and Nag. These projects significantly enhanced India’s defence capabilities and earned him the nickname “Missile Man of India.” This visionary with a multifaceted personality was also the 11 th President of India from 2002-2007. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honor, in 1997 for his exceptional contributions to science, technology, and defense.
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