Nurtured in the hinterland Bynangri,
an untamed and isolated mind if unattended could possibly have created nuisance
in the community. Enrolling in school education and timely intervention from
ever committed teachers transformed my mind for better; however, not
discounting values infused in me by my illiterate and humble parents. This has
come about by schools put in place, curriculum in the system and teachers in
the classrooms. Courtesy to our visionary Monarchs, Bhutan has grown by leaps
and bounds in so short a time. From infrastructural development to emergence of
newer ideologies from tiny Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan, education played
significant role in transforming Bhutanese society, though not singly. Policies
formulated and decisions made by our Monarchs, notably King Jigme Dorji
Wangchuck, the third in the line of Wangchuck Dynasty revolutionized internal
system as well as her external policy. Hence, he is deservedly idolized as the Father
of Modern Bhutan.
Delving deeper into the discipline of
modernization without education forming part of it would be unfounded. Interpreting
modernization as a process of refinement and improvisation, education with
investigative and inquisitive outlook propels the former. To materialize this
combination, effective and efficient medium is very much essential. Aside
curriculum and classrooms, teacher’s role is instrumental in transforming the
minds for good. Starting from
alphabet A, B, C and Ka,
Kha and Ga to Civic Education, Collective Wellbeing and Dependent Origination,
the road so far travelled afforded me varied and enriching experiences. In the
process, I reached Nalanda to listen to teachings of Shantideva, sailed with Christopher
Columbus and Vasco Da Gama, explored with Copernicus and Galileo and walked
with Mahatma Gandhi and Sojourner Truth. Through these, I got to see the wider horizon
of the cosmos, compounded with differing physic, interests, faith and
attributes. With your receptive, inquisitive and appreciative pedagogical
instruments, today I can get along with fast evolving dynamics of our diverse
community.
As the Nation comes together to pay
tribute to late Majesty for steering the country on the path of modernization,
observing Teachers Day reiterating his contribution in the field of education and
also acknowledging the selfless service of our noble teachers, the moment is a perfect union. Kudos to Late Majesty and
my Teachers – the unrivalled heroes, Dechen, an inept being has found his
place. However, the road ahead without the guidance of you all, my beloved
teachers would be unimaginable and troublesome. For me, you all have guided me
safely up to here and definitely are the torch bearers as I venture farther.
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