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தந்தை சொல் மிக்கதோர் மந்திரமில்லை

Do you know that our ancients who said that
(தந்தை சொல் மிக்கதோர் மந்திரமில்லை
There is no Mantra greater than father's words )
have also stated the following in இனியவை நாற்பது?
‘‘தந்தையே ஆயினும்தான் அடங்கான் ஆகுமேல்
கொண்டு அடையான் ஆகல் இனிது.
(தந்தையாயிருந்தாலும் சரி அவன் அடக்க மற்றவனாயிருப்பின், அவன்
சொல்லைக் கேட்டு நடக்காமல் இருப்பதே நலம்’’ )
Even if it be your father,
if he lacks humility and is haughty
Don't listen to him and bother
Listening to him is not your duty

( the English translation is mine)
 
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A teacher should as a whole,
be a dedicated and determined soul;
He must have sound knowledge,
Whether he works in a school or a college.
He must be sincere and prudent,
And be an inspiration for the student.
Must be a virtual role model,
And an abode of virtues and morals

Apart from dedication and determination which are object oriented, he should set an example himself by living a teacher. He should not enter the class after finishing a cigarette.

Sound knowledge alone is not enough. A fresh mind which is ready to follow the thought processes of a raw student intellect and lead it along, getting surprised at every new encounter with a piece of info. jumping with joy at that achivement and making that student feel like a prince and with mind that dances with joy when a student's face brightens up like a 100 watts bulb on learning a difficult to understand lesson -- these are the qualities of good teacher. I am lucky as i had such teachers.
 
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