Principals' Desk

The search for the ultimate truth and the guru-shishya relationship associated with it have been the specialties of Indian culture since ancient times. There is a big difference between a guru and a teacher: after learning from a teacher, there may be a need to learn or know from someone else, but after learning from a guru, or after receiving the guru’s grace, nothing remains. There are many teachers in a person’s life, but there is usually only one guru.

The word "student" (छात्र) is made up of the Sanskrit words “chhatr” (छत्र) and “na” (ण), which are masculine nouns or adjectives. In ancient Indian tradition, the child was handed over to the guru (teacher) for education. In the order of service, these students used to hold a chhatr (छत्र) or an umbrella above the head of the guru (teacher). Those who walked behind their teacher or guru holding a chhatr (छत्र) or an umbrella came to be called students.

Higher education is not only important for getting a livelihood, grooming it, and providing proper opportunities for it; it is also useful for getting great cultural experiences and more opportunities and possibilities in life.