At least one well-wisher at a work place that satisfies the soul. With whom one can share agony, anxious moments, happy movements. Normally in the schools of Kashmir the whole day's toil, hard work leaves one completely exhausted. Low with confidence, sometimes. With limited sources of recreation in Kashmir the chances of falling prey to depression is maximum.
A teacher being a human being is bound to commit mistakes like all other human beings. To err is human. One should never feel that I know everything and am the strongest. An education department is something different from other departments. It is quite exhausting causing mental fatigue. To deal with students all day is cumbersome . This coupled with lesser physical activity reinforces the problem.
In your school you need somebody to talk to. Who listens to you and cares for you and you reciprocate the same with equal enthusiasm. Some times, to be sincere, you can't carry on teaching in the class for one session even. I am lucky to have one working in the capacity of master grade alongside me in my high school. He understands me without saying a word from my side. I, too , am trying to imbibe the qualities he possesses. He is always there to help others and is the most charismatic I have ever come across in the 18 years of my service.
He has a caring and beautiful heart. In his vacant periods he makes rounds around the class rooms. Once he feels any teacher is not comfortable in the class due to a lot of exertion he immediately rushes towards him offering water and asking for the replacement if required. This reminds me of Allama Iqbal poetic verse:
Darde Dil Kai Vastai Paida Kiya Insaan Ko
Warna Ta at Kai Lye Kuch Kam Na Thai Krobian. Man has been created to help other men, understand pain. For prayers God has infinite angels.
I always keenly observe this great man who is a master of education philosophy, sincere human being, and a perfect teacher. The other day he took all the classes of a female teacher who was not feeling well. He told me she is like our sister. At our home we care about our sisters. This school is a second home for us. Let us make it heaven to live. He cares about the kids of teachers who sometimes accompany them. Once a kid of a teacher, our colleague, scratched him on the shoulder. The master cried awfully as if he had been bitten. I went towards him asking whether he was injured. He smiled and reminded me of a lion cub biting a big lion. The lion poses as if he is injured just to make the cub feel stronger. He teaches that life here is very short. Therefore do good to others. Once he said, Look, don't you think life is uncertain, temporary, sometimes terrible, sometimes beautiful , let it be useful for helping others because one never knows what happens the next moment .
We normally lack this empathy in our government schools .We should be bereft of jealousy. What if our colleague does not feel well? Can't we take his assignments hapily. The master, my ideal, taught me how to draw the salvation and comfort by helping others. He reminded me Amir Meenayi, his poetic verse:
Khanjar Chalai Kisi Pa Tadaptai Hai Hum Amir.
Sarai Jahan Ka Dard Hamarai Jigar Main Hai.
My soul is in turmoil when someone is hurt.
The holy Quran clearly says in the holy book to help others :
In Surah Al mahidah , God says help one another in acts of piety and righteousness .
A teacher in our community is a soft target. He is targeted everywhere for simple things. He follows the prophet's profession and is overburdened with expectations . This gives rise to mental fatigue and chances of depression arise manifold. A teacher needs peace and salvation from colleagues.
Since the time I started understanding this great man, I started following him like a shadow. I learn a lot from him. The way he handles colleagues around him is exemplary. A teacher's job is a demanding job and invites stress. To have people like this master around you is soothing. He corrects mistakes and is seen moving all around the whole day in the school campus. When our physical teacher is on leave, he conducts morning assembly. Once I visited the home village of this great man. I was astonished to see him clearing the road side drain with a long stick. When I asked about this activity, he replied, I always want to be useful to society whether at home or at school. This gives me an ultimate salvation of mind and I sleep with poetic frenzy.
Email:--------------------------muntashirkifayat@gmail.com
At least one well-wisher at a work place that satisfies the soul. With whom one can share agony, anxious moments, happy movements. Normally in the schools of Kashmir the whole day's toil, hard work leaves one completely exhausted. Low with confidence, sometimes. With limited sources of recreation in Kashmir the chances of falling prey to depression is maximum.
A teacher being a human being is bound to commit mistakes like all other human beings. To err is human. One should never feel that I know everything and am the strongest. An education department is something different from other departments. It is quite exhausting causing mental fatigue. To deal with students all day is cumbersome . This coupled with lesser physical activity reinforces the problem.
In your school you need somebody to talk to. Who listens to you and cares for you and you reciprocate the same with equal enthusiasm. Some times, to be sincere, you can't carry on teaching in the class for one session even. I am lucky to have one working in the capacity of master grade alongside me in my high school. He understands me without saying a word from my side. I, too , am trying to imbibe the qualities he possesses. He is always there to help others and is the most charismatic I have ever come across in the 18 years of my service.
He has a caring and beautiful heart. In his vacant periods he makes rounds around the class rooms. Once he feels any teacher is not comfortable in the class due to a lot of exertion he immediately rushes towards him offering water and asking for the replacement if required. This reminds me of Allama Iqbal poetic verse:
Darde Dil Kai Vastai Paida Kiya Insaan Ko
Warna Ta at Kai Lye Kuch Kam Na Thai Krobian. Man has been created to help other men, understand pain. For prayers God has infinite angels.
I always keenly observe this great man who is a master of education philosophy, sincere human being, and a perfect teacher. The other day he took all the classes of a female teacher who was not feeling well. He told me she is like our sister. At our home we care about our sisters. This school is a second home for us. Let us make it heaven to live. He cares about the kids of teachers who sometimes accompany them. Once a kid of a teacher, our colleague, scratched him on the shoulder. The master cried awfully as if he had been bitten. I went towards him asking whether he was injured. He smiled and reminded me of a lion cub biting a big lion. The lion poses as if he is injured just to make the cub feel stronger. He teaches that life here is very short. Therefore do good to others. Once he said, Look, don't you think life is uncertain, temporary, sometimes terrible, sometimes beautiful , let it be useful for helping others because one never knows what happens the next moment .
We normally lack this empathy in our government schools .We should be bereft of jealousy. What if our colleague does not feel well? Can't we take his assignments hapily. The master, my ideal, taught me how to draw the salvation and comfort by helping others. He reminded me Amir Meenayi, his poetic verse:
Khanjar Chalai Kisi Pa Tadaptai Hai Hum Amir.
Sarai Jahan Ka Dard Hamarai Jigar Main Hai.
My soul is in turmoil when someone is hurt.
The holy Quran clearly says in the holy book to help others :
In Surah Al mahidah , God says help one another in acts of piety and righteousness .
A teacher in our community is a soft target. He is targeted everywhere for simple things. He follows the prophet's profession and is overburdened with expectations . This gives rise to mental fatigue and chances of depression arise manifold. A teacher needs peace and salvation from colleagues.
Since the time I started understanding this great man, I started following him like a shadow. I learn a lot from him. The way he handles colleagues around him is exemplary. A teacher's job is a demanding job and invites stress. To have people like this master around you is soothing. He corrects mistakes and is seen moving all around the whole day in the school campus. When our physical teacher is on leave, he conducts morning assembly. Once I visited the home village of this great man. I was astonished to see him clearing the road side drain with a long stick. When I asked about this activity, he replied, I always want to be useful to society whether at home or at school. This gives me an ultimate salvation of mind and I sleep with poetic frenzy.
Email:--------------------------muntashirkifayat@gmail.com
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