The Class Tour - Cinema, Chai and Classroom

 

Beyond books and beyond conservative measure,
Lies the path, where one finds real treasure.
Where the master grants the Sky and the Space,
To young minds to freely roam,
To think, to explore, and enjoy the journey
from Rome to Home.

Where boundaries vanish without a trace,
And the world feels like a neighbour's place.
As if we trade with brethren from America,
Dine at Dubai, and invite Putin for Chai,
Say our heartiest Namaste to Africa,
And to China, just sigh! (sigh!)

Where the classroom turns into a cinema hall,
And we become both spectators and the cast overall.
To find such an extraordinary guide is rare,
For such devoted souls are indeed quite spare.
Blessed is this day to give us a chance,
To express what we often let pass in silence,
For amidst the words of corruption & Bengal's violence,
For amidst the words of inflation and depreciation,
We rarely can pause for heartfelt appreciation.

Sir, you inspire-
By the way you teach and reach
Into our minds,
By the way you unravel the threads of complexity
And makes our path extremely clear and easy.
We pray for your health, wealth, and peace,
May your magic and divine aura never cease.
Grateful, Grateful to your unmatchable class,
And to the effortless wisdom that you amass.


 (Dedicated to our fabulous Sir of Indian Economy, on the occasion of Guru Purnima.)