The Respected Teacher

    By Ramgopal Lodhi

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    12 May, 2024

    a teacher is teaching in a classroom full of students with a blackboard in the background and a chalkboard in the foreground, bengal school of art, a storybook illustration, Bapu, official art

    Mr. Sharma, the respected teacher, stood in front of his class, the chalk dust swirling around him as he wrote out today's lesson on the blackboard. Despite his stern expression, there was a gentleness in his voice that made his students feel at ease.

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    The students listened intently, hanging on to every word their teacher said. They admired him not just for his knowledge but for the values he instilled in them - respect for elders and the importance of social education.

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    During lunch break, Mr. Sharma would often join his students in the playground. He believed in learning outside the classroom, in the real world. He used these moments to teach them about respect and empathy towards one another.

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    One day, he noticed a group of older students teasing a younger one. He intervened immediately, explaining the importance of kindness and respect, regardless of age. The students listened, their faces reflecting understanding.

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    During a community gathering at the local temple, Mr. Sharma was invited to speak. He used this opportunity to stress the importance of social education and respect for all, irrespective of age or status.

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    His words resonated with everyone present. He reminded them that each one of them was a teacher in their own right, capable of imparting valuable life lessons to the younger generation.

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    In the following days, a change was noticeable in the classroom. The students were more respectful towards each other, and there was a sense of unity and understanding that hadn't been there before.

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    Mr. Sharma was pleased with the progress his students were making. He knew the path to change was long, but he was willing to guide them every step of the way.

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    At the village fair, Mr. Sharma watched his students interact with the villagers. He saw them treating everyone with respect, their actions reflecting the values he had taught them.

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    He felt a sense of pride and satisfaction. His teachings were making a difference, not just in the classroom, but in the real world as well.

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    On the last day of school, Mr. Sharma addressed his class for the last time. He reminded them of the lessons they had learned and the values they must uphold as they step out into the world.

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    As he bid them farewell, he knew he had done his part. Now, it was up to his students to carry forward the values of respect and social education, to make the world a better place.