1 star and 52 dreams ( Vol - 1)

A couple of days backs, when we were in the PDC class, we really got bored and the whole class became restive, all of a sudden. Our prof, Mr Naga Raju, immediately knew we are really bored. Being a cool headed prof, that he is, he suspended the class and started talking about other things not related to transistors, diodes, and stuff like that. And slowly the talk drifted towards dreams, aims and goals we all have. He emphasized that each of lives have a purpose but then its our responsibility to identify it or set it for ourselves. He started asking one-by-one what our dreams are? Initially everyone was so reluctant to speak out what their dreams are. He then emphasized the importance believing in what we dream and to never be afraid of speaking it out. Slowly, one-by-one started speaking out. First, I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Those dreams are really inspiring. I never thought that my own classmates and friends, who individually look like 'just another guy', would have such truly inspiring and such great dreams. One reason, why I thought this way, is that , I thought that deep down, every one would be just as lousy as I am. But once they started speaking up, I immediately knew that I wasn't befriending any 'just another guy' .I thought that those dreams, aims and goals would help many others (unless, ofcourse, they are just like my own self) . So, I decided to write down in this blog and post them here.

The following are those dreams. And unfortunately, I missed taking down a few others, those said in the beginning. The first person to begin is Vallabha Rao. Actually, he was one of those whose dreams I missed jotting them. But asked him later what his dream is? And in the same way, I managed to get some of those missed ones. And I couldn't manage yet a few others. Read the following as, name - nick name or pet name or whatever I personally think of my friends - their dreams and finally what I think of the dream.

Vallabha Rao, a nice guy and a really good painter and very good poet. You'll see that to yourself if I succeed in getting them posted. They are all in Telugu, so I don't know how to get them posted.
His dream is to lend a helping hand to all those street children who have none to care for them. He said that he and some of his friends took a vow to make their dream come true. And that they are right on the track.

Swaroop, also affectionately called Bojo by us, dreams of playing in the Ranji Trophy. He would love to represent India internationally but, he said he wants to be realistic to some extent, atleast.


Wilson dreams of building a Hospital to do Charity. A noble dream, isn't it? Indeed, here is where I was truly moved and started taking them down on a paper.

Vinay, about whom I don't really know much, wants to start charitable trust to help those in need.

Venkateswara Naik, also called the Scorpion as he has a scorpion tattooed on his forearm, really stirred everyone's mind. He said that his dream is to make everyone from his native village a literate. He doesn't want his people to face the same troubles that he faced. Even Naga Raju garu was moved by his dream. And as for myself, I felt guilty as my own native village, which gave me and my family so much, wasn't on the list my top priorities.

Ok guys, there's lot more I want to post now. But because I'm running short of time, I can't post all that now. That's the reason I named this posting as Volume - 1 of all that I want to post. There are around 50 more dreams to come.

And yes, I know you are really puzzled who that one star is? Who is it?
Who else but our own, our dear Naga Raju garu?
He's our star because, he is the one who really spurred us to action. He made sure that we'll never never our dreams. That is why I call him a Star.

There's more to come. So watch this space.