The first Teacher’s Day was celebrated in India in 1962. This is the year when Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan began serving as the second President of India. To celebrate his esteemed position, his venerable suggested that his birthday to be marked as the ” Radhakrishnan Day”. However he declined this move, and suggested that “Instead of celebrating my birthday, it would be my proud privilege if September 5 is observed as “Teacher’s Day”. Every year, on September 5, classrooms across India fill up with greeting cards, chocolates flowers, and performances as students showcase what their teachers mean to them.
The role of a teacher is of great importance in our respective societies. They teach students carefully and sincerely just like their own children. It is well said that teachers are greater than the parents. Parents give birth to a child whereas teachers shape his/ her character. They are the source of inspiration to us which help us to go ahead and get success. They motivate us towards study giving examples of great personalities of the world.
A nation is not great by wealth or gold. It is great when it’s people are well disciplined, and it is only a teacher who makes this thing to happen
A Teacher is an essential member of our society. He molds the students, and gives them a definite shape. They also, inculcate wisdom of knowledge among their pupil. Character developed among youth, development of healthy sentiments, loyalty for social service is the characteristic features of Teacher fraternity. Teachers are the backbone of our society. They spear change by shaping and building student’s personality and make them ideal citizens of the country. The significance of this day lies in the fact that educators and teachers are a treasure trove of knowledge, which they impart to the up- and- coming generation who, in turn, build a better world. Teachers help in building intelligent population that governs on facts, logics, and reasons, and is not swayed merely by emotions. This day is dedicated to teachers to show them how important they are, to express the love that learners have for them and to acknowledge teachers for their contribution. Teachers not only play a pivot role in imparting knowledge, but they also help the perceptions of learners. They are the ones who help students intellectually and progress logically in life.
The hard-work and efforts that teacher put in building the future citizens of the nation should always be appreciated and applauded. And as they say”It takes a big heart to shape little minds, celebrating Teacher’s Day is just a way of thanking and showing love to all those who have been a part of the student’s learning, development and have contributed in making them human. To conclude I can say that” A nation is not great by wealth or gold. It is great when it’s people are well disciplined, and it is only a teacher who makes this thing to happen”.
(The author a freelancer writes regularly for “Kashmir Horizon”. His views are personal)
