Comments on: Yours S-S-S-t-t-utteringly

By: Srinivas

Srinivas — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:17:37 +0000

I guess every batch has one Diwali blast to boast of. Unfortunately, I was not involved in the one that happened during the time that I was in the 12th std. Our teachers did try the dirty old trick of “divide and rule” but, alas, the idealism of youth prevailed over their machinations. “One for all, all for one” policy held us in good stead and no one was “caught”. I think over this issue sometimes … was it merely puerility or was it the brashness of new found youth ? were we being dishonest by not telling the truth or were we simply showing our solidarity with the “culprits” ? Who knows ? I think it was an act of defiance (against whom or for what I know not) or it may have been just our desire to be different from all the others.
And yes, the list of teachers who commanded respect would be incomplete without the mention of Krishnan Sir and Mrs. Vasudevan. I was in complete of awe of Krishnan Sir. It is amazing that we were blessed with the best of teachers. Just that I was not cognizant of the same at that time. When I look back and reflect, something bothers me. Maybe, I should have been more respectful (not that I was not) and less demanding. But then, I was being myself.

By: gurdas

gurdas — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:51:21 +0000

Srinivas, I will not shy from accepting that I was part irreverent part iconoclast. And the same goes for my group; we were headstrong and hard to contain or compartmentalise! At the same time, we were never casual about our studies or showing respect where it was due (Ms. Nupur, Mrs. Dua, Prakash Sir). This reminds me of a long due post – the Diwali cracker blasts during classes
Yes, I believe my mom is happy with what I have grown into. I have never let her down when it came to morals and ethics, though we have our fair share of disagreements.
And thank you for registering for updates. I hope to keep your readership.

By: Srinivas

Srinivas — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:53:32 +0000

Hi,
Now that you have mentioned it, I do see a pattern in your irreverence during our school days. Your group consisted of others who were equally indifferent to others’ views about you all. I now realize that it is important to be impervious to others’ sarcasm/ ridicule to be able succeed in life.
And yes, you are bang on when you say that mothers are made of pure love. Am sure, your mom must be very proud of your achievements.
I read your other posts as well. They are good. Have registered for updates.
Bye !

By: gurdas

gurdas — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 15:36:07 +0000

New Year greetings, Lori! How have you been?
I am not sorry either We are shaped by our hardships, and so I’d rather be thankful for the struggle and the strength God put in me to overcome the struggle.
Mothers are the closest we come to God in living form. I am wondering if you have a blog post that gives me a peek at your angel? Send me the link if there is one.
And thank you for your kind words. Really, you are too generous.

By: lori78

lori78 — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:21:55 +0000

Quite a piece, this one. Sometimes children are cruel. I loved your mother. She’s just like mine, protective, patient and loving… I’m not sorry you’ve been through that during your childhood only beacause you have come out triumphant despite of it. You are a good person, even one of the best. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Your writing has been an inspiration.

Happy New Year!