Last night, during family prayer, we were singing a song written by Prince uncle and Dad reminicient of his old days, said he was Maths teacher from sriviliputhur. There was a collector, who encouraged lot of teachers, to join him to visit the villages. His name was Ranjith Periyanayagam.
He being a collector, was well received by the villagers, and they surrounded him and listened to him intently.
Dad said, he learnt 4 important learnings from him.
1.While riding the cycle, the collector told him about the game rule in badminton.. Of how when the ball falls on the line, it is considered as out.
Thus in our life, if you wonder if its right or wrong, and if its on the line, remember that it is an Out. Never doubt about that.
His office was in 1st floor. Everyday at around 11 AM, he would look out his window, and look for any one waiting in the collector office. Those who are pushed back or denied entry. He would slowly go there, and ask his whereabouts and then take him, and kindly share the gospel with them. Later when he comes to his desk, he makes sure, the petition from that person, is moved further.
Once, he was asked to collect around 1 lakhs for some saving scheme during mg. Ram period. He gave over that work to PW person. He had invited movie stars for a dance cultural program, and invited the collector to preside over it. Unaware he had been there, and there were dances in a very weird manner. Before he could realise, 2,3 songs and dances were complete. SLowly the collector turned back from stage and left the venue in a rickshaw. As he neared his home, he heard cries inside. Rushing in, he found that his 22 year healthy son, was dead suddenly.
2. The collector told dad, Neethar, 'kadavul, ungal mela romba piriyama irikirar. He is very fond of me too. And when we are so special, if we do a dumb mistake, God cannot bear it. He will immediately teach you and bring you back. So be watchful.' The collector was heart broken, when he shared this.
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