Proving One’s Worth

PROVING ONE’S WORTH When a person enters life fully prepared to meet its challenges, the world cannot but give him due recognition. Never in any environment does he fail to receive the position of honour, which is his due. A young aspiring Muslim student from Azamgarh, A.M. Khan, stood nervously before the Principal of Hindu College and said, “Sir, I would very much like to be admitted to the B.Sc. course in your college.” The reaction was sharp. “The admissions are closed. How do you expect to be admitted in October when you are already several months late with your application?” Unforeseen circumstances had prevented young Khan from applying sooner, but he said, “It would be extremely kind of you if you would help me.” Then he added hesitatingly, “One whole year will be wasted for me if I am not granted admission.” The Principal’s reply was stern. “There is just no question of further admissions.” The Principal talked so offhand that it should have been evident that there was no point in persisting. Even so, the student was determined to try his luck, although he only expected to be asked to leave the