When
the student is ready, the teacher will appear! In this age of rather
pronounced nationalism, one may say that all cultural and value-based things
originated from India. Teachers’ Day is one such exclusive example that is
solemnly observed on September 5, the day Dr. S Radhakrishnan was born.
Yes,
a teacher par excellence, Dr.Radhakrishnan was a great thinker of India and an
ideal teacher. He encouraged education in letter and spirit. The teaching
profession was his primary love, and those who studied under him still remember
with gratitude his great qualities as a teacher. He served in such a way that
made India a most privileged nation in the world, and India honored him with
the Bharat Ratna Award.
Education
is the single means for development in this world of breakneck competition,
where teaching is a dignified profession that supports the backbone of
learning. A teacher is an architect of a nation, or rather, civilization.
A philosopher said, Everyone who remembers his own education remembers teachers,
not methods and techniques. The love and reverence we provide our parents is
habitual, but a teacher has to earn our love and esteem.
It
is obvious, there cannot be a good teacher without a student who is desirous of
learning. Conversely, no technology or modern student may dare to say that we
don’t need papers and pens, as software can be used to write on. Is this
technology sophisticated enough to teach children the way virtual teachers do?
Each person may have different opinions. But what real fact is that the answer
to the above stated disputes is a big ‘NO’. No technology can replace a
teacher. Technology is just an augmentation to a teacher. It can help the
process of learning, but it certainly can’t replace the role of the teacher.
According
to Dr.Radhakrishnan, education should not merely give us some techniques so
that we lead successful lives, but should also help us discover everlasting
values. Therefore, be ready, students! Let us follow the maxim: 'When the
student is ready, the teacher will appear’, implying that when a student
acknowledges that he is in want of knowledge and desires to acquire it, he will
open his mind to his teacher, who is willing to give it. On this
Teacher’s Day, let us acknowledge, if knowledge is the LIGHT, then teachers are
the Guiding Stars that give us light. Happy Teacher’s Day! On this day
(September 5, 2025) other special festivals
Unity
in Diversity: Teachers’ Day, Eid, and Onam Shine on One Day
Happy
Eid Mubarak
I
think of Eid as a day that brings the neighborhood closer. The morning starts
quietly with prayer, then doors open and plates are shared. You greet friends,
and also the family next door, even if you pray in different places. That is
the part that matters to me. Kindness, a small visit, a phone call, a little
forgiveness. May this Eid bring peace to every home and keep our interfaith
bonds steady and warm. Eid Mubarak to all.
Onam
Kerala (Thiruvonam)
When
Onam arrives, Kerala feels like it is breathing in rhythm again. Flower carpets
on the floor, a happy rush in the kitchen for the sadya, children running
about, elders telling the story of Mahabali and a just rule. It is a festival
of homecoming and goodwill. To Malayalis in Kerala and to those living far
away, I wish you a gentle, prosperous Thiruvonam. May your table be full and
your hearts light. Happy Onam.
On
this day (Sept 5, 2025), we find ourselves blessed with different reasons to
celebrate. Teachers’ Day reminds us of the guiding stars who shape our lives.
Onam brings the spirit of homecoming and unity from Kerala. Eid carries
the message of peace and compassion across communities. Each in its own way
speaks of learning, harmony, and togetherness. May these occasions inspire us
to respect knowledge, cherish traditions, and live with kindness toward one
another.
