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Celebrating
Teacher’s Day: A Tribute to My Gurus
Today, we
celebrate the invaluable role of teachers—those who shape young minds, chisel
character, and help children grow into capable, well-rounded individuals. As I
reflect on my school days, I am reminded of my respected teachers who not only
taught subjects but also contributed profoundly to our personality development.
Whatever I have achieved today is thanks to their dedication, guidance, and
patience.
I fondly
remember our English teacher, Haribhushan Babu, who patiently taught us
punctuation, prepositions, narration, and the art of constructing simple
sentences. His lessons left an indelible mark on me.
Though my
father, a government servant, hoped I would pursue a government job, life had a
different plan. A fascination for photography gradually took over, and I
immersed myself in learning this art—visiting photography salons, studying the
works of masters like Raghu Rai and Venu Sen during the black-and-white era.
I joined the
Bihar Photography Association, where several accomplished amateur
photographers—Dr. Varun, T.K. Banerjee (Tarit Da), R.N. Prasad—mentored me.
They shared invaluable tips on lighting, shooting, and film processing,
nurturing my passion and guiding me to make photography my livelihood. This
Teacher’s Day, I pay my heartfelt gratitude to all those mentors who shaped my
journey.
Teacher’s
Day, celebrated across India on 5th September, honors the birth
anniversary of the great philosopher and educator Dr. Sarvepalli
Radhakrishnan, the second President of India. Born on 5th September 1888 in
Madras, he dedicated his life to teaching at universities in Madras, Mysore,
and Kolkata. His students, inspired by his wisdom and simplicity, suggested
celebrating his birthday. Dr. Radhakrishnan, however, proposed that instead of
him, the day should honor all teachers—a tradition we continue to uphold today.
On this day,
teachers are respected, honored, and appreciated through gifts, cards, flowers,
and acts by students. It is also a day when students step into the teacher’s
shoes and teachers enjoy being students, reinforcing the bond of mutual
learning.
Teaching
today has evolved remarkably. From blackboards and charts, education has
transformed with audio-visual aids, 3D animation, and digital platforms.
Teachers themselves are continuously learning, embracing technology to make
education more engaging and interactive. The pandemic accelerated this
transformation, highlighting the importance of online learning and digital
tools. Today, smart boards, digital pens, quizzes, and online assignments have
made learning exciting and student-centric.
As the old
saying goes:
- Mother is our first Guru,
- Earth is the second,
- Father is the third,
- Teacher is the fourth, guiding us with
wisdom, - And the fifth teaches
spirituality.
On this
Teacher’s Day, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all teachers and mentors who
continue to inspire, educate, and uplift.
In Picture
Teacher and students interaction at an Educational Institute.
Text and
Photo by: Ashok
Karan
Blog: ashokkaran.blogspot.com
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