Sanskrit Pearl of the day:
गुरवो बहवः सन्ति शिष्यवित्तापहारकाः ।
दुर्लभः स गुरुर्लोके शिष्यचित्तापहारकः ॥
- समयोचितपद्यमालिका
Transliteration:
guravo bahavaḥ santi śiṣyavittāpahārakāḥ ।
durlabhaḥ sa gururloke śiṣyacittāpahārakaḥ ॥
- samayocitapadyamālikā
Meaning of the subhAShita:
There are many teachers who take away wealth from the students. (However,) a teacher who captures the mind/thoughts of the students is hard to find in this world.
Commentary:
Teachers are held in very high esteem. It is said 'आचार्य देवो भव (ācārya devo bhava)' meaning, 'teacher is God himself'. Unfortunately, in the current world where education should be pivotal to the betterment of society, the people in charge of educating a whole new generation are not as dedicated to their duties as they should be.
The entire education system is driven by monetary benefits for everyone involved, except the child and his family. Education is very expensive. The fees and other expenses are such an appalling burden on the parents that it makes their lives so stressful. The true intent of education is lost in the process.
Teachers should focus on making children better people so that they, in turn, make the world a better place. Value-based education, which inspires students and gets them excited about learning should be the goal. How often do we come across such inspiring teachers, whom we will never forget and be thankful for?! Sure, we have all had a handful of them! But how wonderful would it be if each and every teacher was like that?!
A good education can change anyone, whereas a good teacher can change everything! Teachers are the guiding lights for society and future generations. Salutations to such inspirers in our lives.
guravaḥ bahavaḥ santi śiṣya-vitta-apahārakāḥ ।
दुर्लभः सः गुरुः लोके शिष्य-चित्त-अपहारकः ॥
durlabhaḥ saḥ guruḥ loke śiṣya-citta-apahārakaḥ ॥
Teachers should focus on making children better people so that they, in turn, make the world a better place. Value-based education, which inspires students and gets them excited about learning should be the goal. How often do we come across such inspiring teachers, whom we will never forget and be thankful for?! Sure, we have all had a handful of them! But how wonderful would it be if each and every teacher was like that?!
A good education can change anyone, whereas a good teacher can change everything! Teachers are the guiding lights for society and future generations. Salutations to such inspirers in our lives.
pada vigrahaH:
गुरवः बहवः सन्ति शिष्य-वित्त-अपहारकाः ।guravaḥ bahavaḥ santi śiṣya-vitta-apahārakāḥ ।
दुर्लभः सः गुरुः लोके शिष्य-चित्त-अपहारकः ॥
durlabhaḥ saḥ guruḥ loke śiṣya-citta-apahārakaḥ ॥
guravo bahavaH santi shiShyavittaapahaarakaaH ।
durlabhaH sa gururloke shiShyachittaapahaarakaH ॥
- samayochitapadyamaalikaa
guravaH bahavaH santi shiShya vitta apahaarakaaH ।
durlabhaH saH guruH loke shiShya chitta apahaarakaH ॥
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