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Describing the event as a rare occasion, the
chief guest, Shri. D Sivanandhan expressed his
desire to listen to the students speak on
Gandhiji’s philosophy and its relevance. He
also spoke on the essence of 'giving back to the
society' and thus reciprocate the gratitude that
we owe to the society. Concerned about the
growing corruption Shri D Sivanandhan
discussed in detail about Gandhian views on
trusteeship of wealth. He requested the school
authorities to make space to set up a notice
board whereby students would be encouraged
to write on a daily basis,
Gandhi's thoughts so that students would
reflect and imbibe those thoughts not only in
words but also in deeds.
Other dignitary, motivational speaker, Dr.
Radhakrishnan pillai, emphasized the
importance of learning our mother tongue and
other regional languages. He highlighted the
three lessons that one should learn from
Gandhiji's life - firstly life is all about hope -
One need to have a goal in life and that one
goal can transform one’s life.

Emphasizing the importance of this event, the dignitary declared it as a
commendable initiative. He added that as a parent, he felt that the more time a child
spends on learning and perfecting a language other than their language of
communication in school and college, English, the less time they will have to waste
on technological gadgetry and games. And as a teacher, he was grateful that this
academic institution actively encourages the participation of every student, and
gives them a platform. As an author, he was thrilled at the way even supposedly
‘dead’ languages like Sanskrit, have not only been revived, but are alive and
kicking.
As a citizen of India, he was convinced that we don’t need to argue as to which
language is superior to the other. Describing the event, Dr. Suresh Nair, the
Principal of Vivek Vidyalaya and Junior College said “we thought of doing
something innovative and hence planned this non-stop oratory by the students on
Gandhian ideology”.