Wednesday 5 September 2012

Guiding Maps

    On this auspicious occasion of “TEACHER’S DAY” I would love to share some of my memories through this piece of writing.

        Teacher’s Day may be just a birthday of great teacher Dr. Radhakrishnan for the world, but for me it’s a day to thank all the teachers in our life. Teacher is not the only one whom we meet in classrooms, tutions, or any workshop. But all the persons who teach us, guide us, or advice us for our best without any expectations are our teachers.

        When I was a kid, I hated them all who taught me. I was made to sit in a close room with other kids to learn alphabets, read n write while it was time for me to play on grounds. My first teacher Mrs. Bhanushali taught me English & Maths holding my hands. She made me sit at one place for hours to learn new things. I learnt them, I succeeded. Now when I am persuing my B.E. degree, I look back n think if she was not there… it was impossible for me to reach to this stage. I really want to meet n  thank her, but she is no more in this world. I always miss my 2nd teacher in life, because 1st teacher is my mother n my family itself!!! Miss you madam…

        But as I moved on in my life, I understood that you come across a lot of people who teaches you one or the other thing. Not necessary in classroom, but in our day to day life. My uncle who taught me to drive car n bike, my friend venky who taught me cycling, my dad, my mom who taught me walking, talking, eating played a role of teacher in my life at some point of time. My grandfather n grandmother who’s moral stories made me person to be acceptable in a society. I thank them all for being with me when I needed them.

        I did my junior college, but there the scene was totally different. Teachers turned to lecturer. It sounded rude, but they didn’t even know my name while I was studying under their guidance. Another important fact, even I didn’t bothered to know who were they??? These two years were like a gap from teachers. I am not blaming them or anyone, but bitter it is the truth.

    While studying in Datta Meghe College Of Engineering, I met few people who are best persons that make them a good teacher too. Sir Aditya Kasar n Madam Elizabeth Thomas are the examples. It doesn’t mean that others are bad but these teachers are one whom I can never forget. Kasar sir is so friendly n enthusiastic that he just make the most dreadful moment(result time) also a light time as feather. Knows every student by his/her name. Helpful, hearty, young at heart n inspirational teacher. Elizabeth madam too possess the same qualities, but strict n rude at some times still thinks about goodwill of a student. I was lucky to meet them. Meeting these teachers I get the feel of “Back To School”.

    But its life, we have to keep moving. I m too young to say I won’t be meeting a new teacher in life. But definitely I can share few of my bitter sweet experiences. Teachers are god n god is great. So, teachers are great, no person can be complete without a teacher in his life. Teachers are your guiding maps for your good life. So, Learn things, be humble n respect your teachers….. HAPPY TEACHER’S DAY!!!!  J