Last Updated: March 20, 2024, 16:30 IST
The heartwarming video has garnered over 12.7 million views. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
In the viral video, Nagaraj expressed his ambition to become an IAS officer.
The power of dreaming big and dedicating oneself to achieving those dreams is a message echoed time and again. Recently, a video featuring a 12-year-old boy named Nagaraj from the slums of Bengaluru sharing his aspirations and discussing his dream job has resonated deeply with online audiences. In a heartfelt video shared by Mohamed Ashik on Instagram, he engages in a conversation with a young boy named Nagaraj.
Ashik begins by asking Nagaraj if he’s happy with where he lives, to which Nagaraj politely responds in the affirmative. Later, Ashik enquires if Nagaraj has ever thought about living in a bigger house. Nagaraj optimistically shares that he believes a bigger house will come when he grows up and gets a job, expressing his ambition to become an IAS officer.
Displaying a determination beyond his years, Nagaraj explains his resolve to excel academically, recalling his decision in second grade to strive for first rank in every class. His words earn him applause from other children from the slum area gathered at his place.
The touching video also captures Nagaraj proudly displaying his certificates and awards to Ashik, including his accomplishments in a chess competition. During their conversation, Ashik also enquires about electricity in Nagaraj’s house. Nagaraj informs him that he doesn’t have any electricity at his place.
Watch the video here:
In the caption accompanying the video, Ashik provides a brief overview of Nagaraj’s inspiring story, stating, “I met a 12-year-old kid named Nagaraj who aspires to become an lAS officer. He lives in the slums of Bangalore and is currently studying in 6th grade. Nagaraj’s hobby is reading books by Dr. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi, and he wants to learn more about our country’s freedom fighters. His ambition is to build a house, help struggling people around him, and offer food to the starving. Be Inspired.”
This heartfelt video captured the attention of many online users who showered their blessings on the child and expressed hopes for his dreams to come true soon.
“Reading Babasaheb Ambedkar will never let him down… he has a bright future ahead,” remarked one user while another wrote, “Our nation needs this type of person who bring change to the society with their humble upbringing, in future he will going to become one of the inspiration for many people.”
A third user added, “I am seriously glad that I came across this video. This child proved that knowledge can neither be obtained from materialistic things nor by luxurious life. If you have the will and determination to achieve your goal nothing can stop you!!”
Since its online debut, the video has garnered over 12.7 million views.