Friday, 20 May 2016

dear aanantha thr raaga



Dear Aanantha,
Hope this letter finds you well. I always thought that you are a fast forward, fair and justified human. This is not merely an assumption. I have listened to you on air for quite a while. Your aura is quite vibrant and positive.
On top of all that, there is an incident which I would always remember whenever I listen to you whether live or in recorded events.
It was in year 2014 and you were the judge in a Carnatic singing competition. Two of my children took part in the event. It was organized by Sugam Carnatics.
My daughter won first prize. My son, Siddarth, was targeted to get second. After he sang many thought he was going to win the competition out casting the elder sister. For a ten year old, he sang with confidence and without flaw. I did perceive that too.
Unfortunately, when the results were read out we were all disappointed on the unfairness of it. Some who sang from paper won and Siddarth was obviously disappointed.
What/who saved the situation was you, Aanantha. You decided to right the wrong. You announced that you were impressed with this young boy and gave him a special prize. You didn’t have to but you did.
Although Siddarth was disappointed, your gesture made his day. Two years later, he still speaks of you with respect and love.
I wish there were more people like you, integrity seems to be vanishing slowly.
The reason I am writing this letter is firstly to thank you for your kindness. There is another request that I hope you can look into.
In recent months, I have come across our indian youngsters who are turning into nocturnal creatures. They seem to be out the whole night and return home in the early hours of the morning. If this was done occasionally, perhaps we can tolerate and accept it as taking a break. Unfortunately, it is a daily affair.
Many of these youngsters, as young as 14 to guys in their 20’s, abuse themselves with cigarettes,  alcohol, snooker, casinos and other pleasure orientated activities.
Stalls are crowded early in the morning, not getting ready for work but ending the night after indulging in nonprofit activities.
The sad outcome is, they miss school and classes in college. Those working take leave. Soon students drop out. Some lose their jobs. These habits are going to create a bigger dent in our socioeconomic status.
Parents who struggle to pay for their children’s education are at a loss as they are not able to control these people.
How is their future going to be? How are the Indians going to fare in the next 50 years? As it is we are hearing of many health issues among Indian men.  Many men die young, leaving widows to cope alone with the children.
Opportunities are many, but mostly not utilized. We are feeling contented with some minority’s success and keeping blind to our other mistakes and hedonistic lifestyle.
Young people are in a hurry to live in pleasure. They forget too much play and less work during youth is going to cause a hefty penance later.
Many are stuck with unplanned debts. They are trapped in money lending issues.
These matters cause lots of concern for me.
As a public related person I believe you have the power to bring change to our young people. Programs can be created to guide single parents and diverted children into the right path.
I hope you can do something about this.
Thank you.
Yours truly,
Ezhil


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