Mysore, Mar. 22

“Distress and dejection in life are man-made and not god-sent, which can be countered by sheer determination and hard work,” opined Siddu S. Lavate, a visually handicapped youth.

He was addressing press persons at Pathrakarthara Bhavan here this morning after releasing an audio and video CD on personality development, techniques to counter depression and confidence-building tips.

The 27-year-old Lavate, hailing from Kakkamali village of Athani taluk in Belgaum district, is now a student of pre-final LLB course at M.S. Ramaiah Law College in Bangalore and is also preparing for IAS examination.

Revealing the trials and tribulations in his life, Lavate said: “I was visually challenged by birth and was neglected by my parents. I studied upto 10th standard in a Kannada school thanks to the courtesy of some relatives and well-wishers. When I came to Bangalore to continue my education, I was cornered due to my lack of English knowledge. I took it as a challenge and learnt English in 15 days. I am a living testimony of raising from rubbles not excluding the onslaught of depression, a sure pointer to youngsters of similar situation today.”

Lavate is learnt to be a living computer, adept in astrology and numerology. He is said to remember about 46,000 cell-phone numbers and multiply or divide numbers extending to 8 digits or more.

The reporters present at the press meet were stunned when they asked Lavate to multiply a 5-digit number by another and got the answer in a jiffy. Lavate is available on his Mobile 99800-68440.

source: http://www.StarofMysore.com / General News / March 22nd, 2012