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Verghese Kurien-I Too Had A Dream

CBSE · Class 8 · English

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 8 English

Topics in Verghese Kurien-I Too Had A Dream

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1. Letter, Speaker, and Main Idea

  • Verghese Kurien wrote the letter to his grandson Siddharth from Anand in 2005.
  • The letter is personal, reflective, and full of life lessons.
  • Kurien explains that written communication stays with us longer than telephone talk.
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2. Life Choices and Service

  • Kurien started his working life soon after India became independent.
  • He believed that the noblest task was to help build an India free from hunger and poverty.
  • He says that choosing one path means giving up some other possibilities.
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3. Values: Integrity, Responsibility, and Common Good

  • Kurien says his achievements were possible because he followed strong values.
  • He learned values from his parents, family elders, and his mentor Tribhuvandas Patel.
  • Integrity is described as the most important value.
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4. Happiness, Comparison, and Gratitude

  • Kurien says that bad things can happen at any time in life.
  • There is little relation between life circumstances and happiness.
  • People often compare themselves with others and think others are happier.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Verghese Kurien's letter on values, service, and change

Communication through writingLife after independenceChoice of AnandSupport of familyMentor Tribhuvandas PatelIntegrityResponsibility and common goodFailure and success

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