“Vidya vinayena shobhite’ – education makes you humble.
A fruit laden tree does not shoot skywards – it only bends
to the earth.
I had only heard of him as a great educationist until I met him before I took up an assignment with a school that
was started by a leading industrial house in Gujarat.
His kind voice, his simplicity and smiling
eyes were the most outstanding features, not to speak of his brilliant mind
that could draw you out to put forth viewpoints and at the same time put you at ease.
For almost three years, I had the good fortune to sit with
him atleast three to four times a year on various interview panels.
That kindness, simplicity and smile were always there to put
every candidate at ease. He ensured that not a single one was awed by his
stature or wealth of knowledge. Each one
left the room with a sense of joy and success. And yet with unerring judgement,
he would spot the right one and guide us.
Truly a father figure.
He had been out of circulation for almost two years due to
failing health. My last glimpse of him
was the beautiful, flower adored photograph only but I will always cherish the
memory of the wise teacher.
RIP, Sir.
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