Friday, January 10, 2025

A Story : Spirituality and Humanity & Individuality and Professionality

 Spirituality and Humanity  &  Individuality and Professionality


 

August 2002 

 

I was a Computer Science Lecturer for Degree and PG Students, at S Ch College, in Maddirala. 


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For the Academic Year 2002-03, I was selected for II BSc (MECs) as a Lecturer. 

As per our Principal/College instructions, we have completed pure theory classes (Fundamentals), in July.  Computer Lab work was started for Students, from August onwards.  I always make sure my availability in the Lab, for my Students, during their Lab hours. 

Mr. Murali was appointed as an Electrician, in our College, newly.  He is a dedicated person.  Because of him, all electric issues were resolved immediately, without repetition.  So, our College Admin Mr. Moorti has suggested him to stay in Computer Lab, whenever possible.  Then, Mr. Murali was stayed in Computer Lab, most of the time. 

 

Our Computer Lab was very big Hall.  On first (Lab) day, all Students came into the Lab; and sat before Computers.  They were looking at me for my instructions. 

I said “Let’s start your Lab work.”. 

They have looked themselves; and looked at me; then said “Sir… …!  Generally, Lab Instructor switch ON Computers; and open required tool to start our Lab work.  But now, all Computers are OFF.”. 

 

I understood the situation. 

 

Then, I asked Mr. Murali to push the Table towards middle of the Lab; and asked him to bring one CPU (Central Processing Unit) on the Table. 

He pushed the Table to middle; and kept CPU on the Table. 

Then, I called all the Students to gather around the Table. 

I asked Mr. Murali to open the CPU cabin, by specifying the screws; and also suggested him to listen to my Lecture (about the basics of Computer and its peripherals) along with Students. 

Later, I have explained to Students, about Operating System and required tool, to do their Lab work; and also, about precautions, that they need to take care about Computer.  I have suggested them to take Mr. Murali’s help, in case of CPU issues. 

Finally, I said “Now, you all can operate your Computers by yourself.”. 

Then, the Lab was echoed with “Yes Sir…!” by all Students with smiley faces. 

Mr. Murali was also very happy about his new learning, i.e., knowledge in Computer Hardware. 

 

Then onwards, Mr. Murali has taken care all the Computers; and making them work properly.  Then, Students were very happy; so that, they can do Lab work individually (1:1). 

With this incident, Mr. Murali became Computer Hardware specialist . 

In fact, we didn’t call ‘Computer Hardware Service Engineer’ in middle of the Academic Year, due to Mr. Murali’s sincerity. 

 

[ Later (i.e., after 2005), Mr. Murali got Government Job in Electricity Office in NarasaraoPet (pronunciation NarasaraavuPeta). ]

 

September 2002

                

Students became very busy in the Lab. 

Slowly, they have learned the way, to do the Computer Lab work, independently. 

 

March 2003

 

They have completed Final Exams successfully. 

 

June 2003

 

For the next academic year (2003-04) also, I was selected for same class (now, III BSc (MECs)), as a Lecturer. 

 

February 2004

 

Our College is located near to my hometown.  Daily, we reach the College by College Bus. 

 

My friend and (Degree) College batchmate Mr. RamaKrishna B have helped me, on his bike, to reach the College Bus. 

 

One day, there was a conversation between us, about the Saayi Baabaa Temple.  I have mentioned him that I was not visited the Temple.  Then, he said “Let’s go…!”. 

 

Temple was located in the way, towards the College.  

We went to the Temple premises.  My friend bought the Pooja articles (i.e., Coconut, Flowers, Camphor, etc.) to perform Pooja (i.e., spiritual rite). 

 

Saayi Baabaa

I am a Physically Challenged Person 👨🦽, and depends on Calipers (for my leg) during walking.  It’s difficult for me to remove Calipers (and shoes), and wear them immediately. 

So, I said with my friend as “I stand here at Temple’s SimhaDwaara (i.e., main door); and pray from here.  You please go inside with Pooja articles.”. 

At the same time, Temple’s Poojaari (i.e., Pamdit) was also entering into the Temple. 

 

My friend went inside the Temple, and gave Pooja articles to Poojaari, for performing Pooja. 

I was standing just before SimhaDwaara; and looking towards saint Saayi sculpture, by holding my hands in pray-mode 🙏. 

 

Poojaari has performed the Pooja. 

At end, while showing Haarati (i.e., Holy fire) to all devotees; he looked at me; and invited me to come inside and get Haarati. 

Then, I said “Thank you very much Sir… … for your kindness. 

But I am wearing shoes (attached with Calipers). 

That’s why, I am standing here; and got a clear Saayi Darshan from here.”. 

Then, he said “Your shoes (with Calipers) are similar to your legs. 

Don’t worry. 

Please come inside.”. 

I said “I can’t enter into the spiritual place with shoes. 

It’s my principle (taught by my Mother). 

But, I am very much thankful, for your kindness, towards a Physically Challenged Person 👨‍🦽.”. 

He said “Excellent.  I really appreciate your spiritually. 

If you are unable to come inside, then, I will come near to you. 

This is our Saayi principle.  Give me a minute”. 

 

By showing Haarati to everyone; he came and stand before me.  I was very much surprised and felt very happy; and took (his and Haarati) blessings.  

All other devotees were smiled; and said “That’s why, our Poojari is awesome.  He is very particular about Spirituality and Humanity.”. 

 

Later, my friend Mr. RamaKrishna came from inside of the Temple; and said “We went inside for seeking Saayi blessings.  But, Poojaari brought Saayi blessings near to you.  Wonderful.”.    

After Darshan, my friend Mr. RamaKrishna dropped me at the College.  He is a great person in Humanity. 

 

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On same day, there was a Farewell event for III BSc (MECs).  Students took permission to conduct Farewell event in the Computer Lab Hall.  Principal and all Lecturers were invited for the event. 

After completion of Principal and Lecturers speech; Principal has invited Students for speech. 

 

Mr. Vamshi came from Students, to give speech.  He is a sincere Student. 

Initially, he wished all his class Lecturers.  Later, he mentioned about the Knowledge that they gained, in Computer Science subject, theoretically and practically; during their studies.  He mentioned about the Individuality and Professionality, that they accomplished in Computer Science subject; by giving examples about his friends (classmates/batchmates), who worked as Computer Lab Instructors in the Computer Institutes, during their summer vocations.  

When he mentioned my name in his speech, the entire Hall was echoed with claps, by all Students. 

His speech made happy tears for me, for a moment. 

 Thus, Vaah… Vamshi… … …!