A Guru plays an important in life – Chief Minister Dr. Yadav

Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav emphasized the crucial role a Guru plays in our lives, explaining that the word “Guru” signifies one who guides us from darkness to light. He highlighted that former President of India, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, dedicated his birthday to honoring teachers. While extending his Teacher’s Day wishes to all educators across the state, Dr. Yadav praised their dedication to shaping a better generation through their diligent efforts. Speaking at the Teachers’ Day function in Ujjain on Thursday, Dr. Yadav noted that Goswami Tulsidas contributed to establishing and honoring Hindi and Sanskrit as the primary languages of Indian society. He remarked that our dialects evolve into languages over time. He also acknowledged the significant contributions of noted litterateurs Shri Madhavrao Sapre and Makhanlal Chaturvedi to the development of Hindi as a national language. Additionally, the Chief Minister congratulated the teachers who were honored on Teacher’s Day.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav was addressing the Shikshak Samman Samaroha-2024 organized at Government Higher Secondary School of Excellence, Madhav Nagar in Ujjain. Among those who were present on this occasion were Rajya Sabha MP Balayogi Shri Umeshnath Ji Maharaj, MLA Shri Anil Jain Kaluheda, MLA Ghatitaya area Shri Satish Malviya, Shri Bahadur Singh Bormundla, Local Corporator Smt. Durga Shakti Singh Choudhary, public representatives, School Education Secretary Dr. Sanjay Goyal, Commissioner of Public Instructions, Sushri Shilpa Gupta, Divisional Commissioner Shri Sanjay Gupta, Collector Shri Neeraj Kumar Singh and other officers.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav explained that the word “Guru” originates from Sanskrit, emphasizing that by upholding the Guru-Shishya tradition, we remain connected to Sanatan culture. He highlighted the Guru’s vital role in guiding us from darkness to light and stressed that a Guru’s wisdom is essential for transforming bad governance into good governance. Dr. Yadav also expressed his satisfaction with the government’s decision to rename the title of Kulpati (Vice Chancellor) to Kulguru.

Teachers of Ujjain district who gave 100 percent results in high school and higher secondary board examinations were honored by Chief Minister Dr. Yadav with shawls, shriphal, and certificates. Besides, 11 ISO-certified cluster principals of Ujjain were also honored with ISO certificates.

In his address, while remembering former President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Chief Minister Dr. Yadav noted that dialects gradually evolve into full-fledged languages. He remarked that Hindi has undergone significant development over the past thousand years. The Chief Minister highlighted that, despite being a Sanskrit scholar, Goswami Tulsidas played a crucial role in establishing Hindi as the language of society. By composing the Ramcharitmanas in Hindi, Tulsidas ji brought the Ramayana into every home.

Reflecting on his father, Chief Minister Dr. Yadav shared that while the body is mortal, his father taught him the importance of making good use of time by following the path of truth. The Chief Minister extended his warm wishes to all the teachers present at the event on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. He also took a group photograph with the teachers during the programme.

Chief Minister Dr. Yadav’s was heard at the Teacher’s Day function organized at the Government Subhash Higher Secondary School of Excellence, Shivaji Nagar and Bhopal besides several other places in the state. Also, a large number of teachers and students heard his address on various social media platforms.

In the programme held at Subhash School, School Education Minister Shri Uday Pratap Singh said that India’s Guru-Shishya tradition is set as an example all over the world. The knowledge given by our gurus inspires us throughout our life. We are fortunate to have got the opportunity to honor our Gurus. As many as 12 teachers who achieved 100 percent results in the board exams were also honoured.

School Education Minister Shri Singh said that it is challenging to educate students effectively in the digital age. At such times, patience is important between teachers and students. Remembering former President Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, School Education Minister Shri Singh said that a teacher reaching the highest post in the country shows the strong democratic system of India. He said that Dr. Radhakrishnan always had respect for teachers which has only increased respect for teachers in society.

Emphasis on employment oriented education

School Education Minister Shri Singh said that continuous efforts are being made to improve the quality of education in the state. The School Education Department provides counseling through subject experts so that students in schools can choose a better option for employment. He said that Subhash School is working on branding the department for its excellence across the state. In the program, children narrated their experiences and recited patriotic poems. Director of Rajya Shiksha Kendra Shri Harjinder Singh also addressed the program. MLA Sihora Shri Santosh Varkade, Director Public Instructions Shri D.S. Kushwaha were also present.

Teachers felicitated

School Education Minister Shri Singh honored Smt. Amita Pandey, Smt. Mangalam Ityalam Shri Gulab Singh, Smt. Sharmistha Srivastava, Smt. Anjana Kapooria, Sushri Arpana Narolia, Smt. Rashmi Srivastav, Smt. Bharti Dwivedi, Dr. Divya Srivastava, Smt. Seema Mathur, Smt. Ekta Pathak, Shri Rajendra Jasuja and Principal of Subhash School of Excellence, Shri Sudhakar Parashar by presenting them shawls and shriphal for their remarkable contributions.