THE ROLE OF CHANAKYA AS TEACHER!!

Chanakya also known as “Kautilaya” is one of the utmost teachers in Indian history, who is the founder of ‘Arthshastra’, an old Indian thesis on governance, economic policy and military strategy.  He termed as the greatest guide, mentor and philosopher in the Indian history who created great rulers like Chandragupta Maurya, Bindusar and Ashoka. He not only formed great kings, but also united fragmented states into “Akhand Bharat” (Undivided India), which constituted the areas of modern India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, Pakistan, Afghanistan and some parts of Iran. He mastered in the ‘Arthshastra’ and his teachings are still, pursued by today’s youth. He studied and later taught in Taxila University (In modern Afghanistan) that was famous for training students to fight with the help of ear and eyes blindfold. He has given a number of lessons for students and teachers; hence, I will focus only on the relationships between teacher and student.

His father Chanak coined his son as “Chanakya”. He was a teacher himself and he knew the role of education in the life of a person. Taxila was the world leader in education at that time. At an early age, little Chanakya started studying Vedas and Upanishads. His memory was too sharp that when he read/studied something he could not forget that easily. His father was his tutor and he learnt many lessons from him, he was more interested in politics. In politics, Chanakya’s sharpness and reasonableness was observable right from the childhood. He was known as a clever political strategist and often famous for the observing the strategy of opposite camp, destroying them without any deficit. He was a top quality person in revolving tables in his errand irrespective of any conditions. He never shunt to pressure tactics by the ruthless leaders of that era, what is clear from this – If you have strong will power and you know your goal no situation can stop you. In this method after observing religion and politics, he moved his focus to economics that became his friend throughout the life.

A teacher and a student who can have very good role in the society must come forward without any self-gain. They can lay the foundation of a great nation; a good teacher can guide a student who can later be the leader. The sacrifices of a teacher develop a better society and eventually an immense nation. There are many good lessons/teachings written in Chankyaniti and I trust that we should read that.

Taxila was one of the topmost educational centers at that time and it became Chanakya’s procreation ground by getting knowledge in various practical and theoretical aspects. At that time, lecturers use to teach in a number of subjects and various practical arts. Chanakya was such a mentor for Chandragupta-Ashoka, who guided them and made them such great leaders. What we can know from the life of Chanakya? He dedicated his whole life for the nation, for unity of Bharat and he achieved that, he never expected any benefit for himself. His life was, based upon selflessness principle and that is what a teacher must reflect on the society. He was a great teacher, Chandragupta never questioned his mentor ever, and he trusted the abilities of Chanakya that is what made him a grand king. Such examples are enough to understand the role of teacher and student, these examples clarify really better how good teacher, and a dedicated student can lead a nation.

On teacher’s day, I thought to share about great teacher Chanakya, whose role is unforgettable in the history of India. A person, who fought against Alexander without any army or weapons, but he defeated him by his wittiness. The role of a teacher is essential for nation building and I suppose as a student we should not, disrespect our educators and our parents. It is due to them that we achieve our goals in our life. Their role must be, remembered throughout the life. What I believe we should never cross our limits when we are dealing with our teachers.

The NaMO Story- Part1

Okay! How should I start this article, I really don’t know, my way may not be appropriate, or you may say I could do better. On 17^th, our Prime minister has completed 64 years of his life. A person who belongs to a poor backward family, who spent his so many days selling tea in railway coaches. A person who worked really hard and cashed every opportunity whichever he got. Right now he’s PM of our nation and perhaps the most popular leader of the present era. He was CM for 13 years of Gujarat, a state which was in debt up to 2001 and right now which is the most prosperous state of our nation.

As I told you he belongs to a poor family, his father use to sell tea at Vadnagar railway station, when he (Modi) was 12 years old he use to help his father in the lunch time. He was an all rounder student in his school, excellent in studies, a good orator, and a good actor. He use to represent his school in many district level declamation competitions. He left his home at the age of 17 years, making a prophecy right by a saint that he will be a politician or he will be a saint in his lifetime. He returned to his home at the age of 19 again. He was associated with Rastriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) since his school time, RSS gave him discipline, punctuality for his lifetime and he got the feeling of patriotism from there. Narendra Modi has a big impact of Swami Vivekananda on his life; Modi ji considers Swami Vivekananda as his role model. He believes in “Karma Yoga”, “Karma yoga” teaches the role of work/karma in the life of man, it also teaches the non necessity to think about the result of any work.

Being a Gujarati he knows how to do business with things, even with those things which are useless. I have read many examples on internet and told by many Guajarati’s that he knows how to do the things. Since October 2013, I am observing him and his moves very closely, and from my experience I can assure NaMo will change the perspective of our nation towards the world. His focus is only and only on development. Job-creation, inflation is on his main agenda.

“Saugandh Mujhe Is Mitti Ki Main Desh Nahi Mitne Doonga”

It’s been 120 days since he sworn in as 16^th PM of our nation. He is doing his work with complete dedication. I hope his hard work and will power, will pay him. I hope our economy will revive and inflation, unemployment will disappear as soon as possible. He is trying to end the barriers between various departments of our system such as environment, aviation, road etc. He got a warm welcome in Japan, which is going to invest in bullet train corridor from Mumbai to Ahmadabad. Japan is a developed nation and that nation is going to invest more in our economy, which will be a big boost in our nation.

It’s a series about NaMo, and his moves. I hope you enjoyed it reading. Visit for more!

TEACHER'S DAY

Today India is celebrating Teacher’s Day, it’s 5^th September. But why do we celebrate this day, I mean is it necessary or is it a liability? No, it’s a day when we honour our teachers who have sacrificed a lot in their life and provided us a foundation of knowledge, on which we make a building of future. It’s a day when we say “Thanks” to our teachers/gurus/guardians who have given us a ocean of knowledge.

Also on this day our first Vice-President and second president Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was born, he was a brilliant teacher, mathematician and a noble person. He dedicated his entire life for the welfare of students and he devoted his life to improve the level of education of students.

His father did not want him to learn English or go to school. Instead he wanted him to become a priest. Later his father agreed to send him to a school in Tiruttani itself. He was a brilliant student and went through most of his education on scholarships. He was so popular among his students that when he was leaving to join as a professor in Calcutta he was taken all the way from the Mysore University to the Railway Station in a flower decked carriage pulled by his students!

He was a great person and our teachers too. The first teacher of any child is his/her mother, who sacrificed her life and her comforts just to care her child. A child learns so much from his/her mother, including speaking, walking, cultural values, sacraments etc. So it’s a day to honour our mothers too.

I seriously respected my teachers all my life. Yeah! There may be some exceptions but those exceptions are really rare. I have encountered many good teachers, some teachers nourishment me, some teachers punished me and some made an irremovable image in my mind. Every teacher gave me something which I will hold throughout my life, their dedication, knowledge and affection will always remind me of their presence.

Now today one another incident occurred, which was incredible and which never occurred before. Prime minister of our country, Mr. Narendra Modi addressed or interacted with students throughout the nation. It was one of the kind initiatives which no previous prime minister has done. Students from Leh, Imphal, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh etc. asked questions to our prime minister. Near about 1000 people were present in the Manekshaw Auditorium. As per their views they were feeling like a friend was interacting with them. And as per a viewer it was very interesting thing to know for me that he was very extrovert and frank with all those children. He gave many advices to those students and remembered Dr. Radhakrishnan too. Well I can only say at the end those children should follow Modi ji’s advice and they should respect their elders and teacher to grow as a strong and responsible citizen. Well now I have to end my article here, hope you have enjoyed it reading!