| Each person can trace contribution of some teacher | | | | In the 13th chapter of the "BHAGAVADGITA" the |
| who helped that person to transform into a good | | | | characteristics of a real teacher are laid down as |
| human being with a more positive self-image, more | | | | follows : absence of pride, free from hypocrisy, |
| self-confidence, more commitment and motivation to | | | | non-violence, forgiving nature, straight forwardness, |
| pursue excellence. This role of a teacher is universally | | | | service of the preceptor, purity of mind and body, |
| acknowledged. In education, a teacher is one who | | | | steadfastness and self-control. |
| helps students or pupils, often in a school, as well as in | | | | In line with this, centuries ago in this land of Vedas the |
| a family, religious or community setting. | | | | teacher devoted all his time for the upliftment of his |
| A teacher is an acknowledged guide or helper in | | | | pupils in all directions - knowledge, morals, values etc. |
| processes of learning. A teacher's role may vary | | | | He was called the 'Guru or Acharya'. |
| between cultures. Academic subjects are emphasized | | | | Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu |
| in many societies, but a teacher's duties may include | | | | Guru Devo Maheshwaraha |
| instruction in craftsmanship or vocational training, | | | | Guru Saakshat Para Brahma |
| spirituality, civics, community roles, or life skills. In modern | | | | Tasmai Sree Gurave Namaha |
| schools and most contemporary occidental societies, | | | | Guru is verily the representative of Brahma (Creator), |
| where scientific pedagogy is practiced, the teacher is | | | | Vishnu (Preserver) and Shiva (Transformer). He |
| defined as a specialized profession on the same level | | | | creates, sustains knowledge and destroys the weeds |
| as many other professions. | | | | of ignorance. I salute such a Guru. |