I have given motivational speeches at IIT and other well-known

In the words of Sangram Singh, the wrestler who rose from hardship to become a voice of resilience, we hear a truth both simple and profound: “I have given motivational speeches at IIT and other well-known establishments. I want to appeal to the people, and therefore, I talk from the heart.” This is not the pride of a man who boasts of his achievements, but the humility of one who knows that the greatest power lies not in titles, nor in honors, but in the authenticity of speech born from lived experience. For words that spring from the heart have a fire that no artifice can imitate.

When Sangram speaks of motivational speeches, he does not speak of empty rhetoric, polished only to impress the ear. He speaks of words forged in the furnace of trial. His life—scarred by struggle, yet crowned by perseverance—gives weight to his voice. To stand before students of IIT, a place of intellect and innovation, is to bring to them not only knowledge, but spirit. For intellect without inspiration is like a lamp without oil: it may shine briefly, but soon it will fade. His speeches, then, are not for the mind alone, but for the whole being—mind, heart, and will.

To appeal to the people is not merely to entertain them; it is to reach into their hidden doubts and silent fears, and awaken in them the strength they had forgotten. The ancients knew this well. When Demosthenes spoke to the citizens of Athens, he did not flatter them with sweet words; he urged them to rise against complacency, to fight for their freedom. His speeches stirred not because they were clever, but because they were urgent, born of conviction. So too does Sangram remind us that to move men’s souls, one must speak from the place where truth dwells—in the heart.

The phrase “talk from the heart” holds within it a law of eternal value. For when a man speaks only from his tongue, his words are light as feathers; they fall quickly and are forgotten. But when he speaks from his heart, his words are like arrows—they pierce, they remain, they ignite. This is why even the simplest story, told with honesty, outweighs the grandest speech built on deception. The heart is the fountain of sincerity, and sincerity is the lifeblood of true persuasion.

Consider the story of Mahatma Gandhi, who, armed with no wealth or army, moved millions by speaking plainly and truthfully. He spoke from the depths of conviction, not from the pursuit of applause. His words, fragile in sound yet mighty in spirit, became the instruments of India’s awakening. He, too, appealed to the people by speaking from the heart, and thus his frail body carried a strength that no empire could suppress. Sangram’s quote stands in this lineage of truth: the power of words comes not from how they are adorned, but from where they are born.

The meaning, then, is clear: to touch the soul of another, one must dare to reveal one’s own soul. Motivational speeches that endure are not performances, but confessions of faith, courage, and hope. Sangram teaches us that the secret is not in rehearsing endlessly polished lines, but in opening the heart and allowing one’s truth to flow, unashamed and unrestrained. For hearts speak to hearts more powerfully than intellect speaks to intellect.

The lesson for us all is thus: when you speak—whether to a crowd, to a friend, or even to yourself—speak from the heart. Do not hide behind masks of cleverness or fear of judgment. Tell your story as it is, share your struggle as it was, and declare your hope as you feel it. In this way, your words will carry not only sound, but spirit.

Practical action lies within your reach. Begin by practicing honesty in small conversations. Speak a kind word when you feel it, express gratitude without delay, and share your struggles when they weigh on you. When larger moments come—whether to inspire a group or to guide a child—remember Sangram Singh’s teaching: do not merely speak; appeal to the people by talking from the heart. For the heart, once opened, becomes the bridge between souls, and through it, your words will not only be heard, but remembered.