M. RAMAKRISHNA RAO
The positive man never complains
And sees the light of the matter
In broader perspective and thereby gains
Goodwill and Success,
sooner than later.
He ignores considerations other than merit.
Except when human kindness is paramount;
Religion, cast, colour or creed he’d surmount
For, they put the country at a great discount.
He is duly courteous but not compromising
With consciousness of National culture, and honour,
He firmly believes in universal well-being,
And not in a fanatical
and individualistic banner.
He exhibits profound scientific temperament
And cares for children’s character and development
For, this is the panacea, miraculously potent
In solving every National Predicament;
He is thus positive, persevering and pleasant
Magnanimous, Action-oriented and Non-violent!
A nation cannot progress
if it
merely imitates its ancestors;
what builds a nation is
creative, inventive and vital
activity.
Speech, Sangor, 30 October 1952