Tuesday, 5 November 2019

The Power of Prayer - Essay- by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam - Notes - SUMMARY


The Power of Prayer

----Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

          “The power of Prayer” is an essay written by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam. This is an extract from his book –“Wings of Fire”.  In this essay, Kalam speaks about the power of prayer.

          Dr. Abdul Kalam comes from a humble background  Though his parents are not wealthy, they are very kind and generous.  Kalam’s father Jainulabdeen is a close friend of the high priest of Rameswaram temple, Pakshi Lakshmana Sastry.

          Kalam’s father conveys complex spiritual concepts in very simplew, down-to- earth Tamil. He believes that every human being is an important element in the divine creation.  He says that through prayer, the individual’s soul transcends his body and becomes a part of the cosmos.  The Universal spirit has no division of wealth, age, caste, or creed. Kalam expresses his gratitude towards God. He says that he owes all his achievements to God.

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NOOJILLA SRINIVAS
Lecturer in English
Govt. Degree College, 
Alamuru.
Ph: 7981862200

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