Today is Jan 4th – World Braille Day. Commemorating the 207th birthday of Louis Braille, Nethra Vidyala Junior and  Degree college conducted a conference at JIVA campus.
Sri HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji, Sri Rangaramanuja Chary Swamy, Sri Prahalad Swamy, Sri Satish, Sri Subbaraju gave their inspirational messages to the students.
Sri Rangaramanuja Chary Swamy quoted Mahabharatha where Sanjaya cautions Dritharashtra saying, “Hey King! There are people who are deaf, dumb, blind and handicapped. Are you taking proper care of them? They are the property of State”.
He reminded the students that being visually challenged is not a real handicap as mind is even more effective in them and asked them to use the facilities provided to achieve good results.
 HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji speaking on this occasion
offered mangalasasanams to the students. Summary of HH Message
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Today is a unique day. We are celebrating Louis Brialle’s birthday who is a beacon of light in the lives of millions. When Mr. Braille lost his eyesight he was not disappointed or distressed
with his inability. He took it as a challenge and wanted to prove himself. He not only improved his own life but lighted the lamp in the lives of blind people by representing all
kinds of sounds using 6 dots – be it any language. Incorporating all sounds using just 6 dots is a gigantic task. He is a rushi in that sense. Rushis are those who are able to show light to the whole
world in their own way.He is a good inspiration for all of us. He lived for just 42 years but he is still alive with his invaluable contribution. He is alive through his dots. Even we have to live like that and stay alive for ever. For that, you must first decide what you want to become. Then work for it and put your 100% effort. We, the management of Nethra Vidyala will support you in whatever way it is required to achieve your goals.In a day, we spend more than 70% of our time in sleep and other mandatory daily activities. Use the remaining time effectively and work to achieve something. Don’t while away the time which is very precious. We all have a very short span of life and have so much to achieve. Let us not live like animals and trees. Let us be different from them by doing something which brings a change in the lives of the people. Choose any field you like. For example, if you love to eat, you can choose to invent a device which can detect the taste of the food. The avenues are many. Act now.Our mangalasasanams to you all. Jai Srimannarayana

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