A Story : Greatness of having a Master as a friend…!

November 2000

 

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

 

Mr. RaamaKrishna was a batchmate to me, during our Degree studies.  He was from a rich family background.  I was from a middle-class family background.  After degree studies, he was entered to his father’s business; and became busy in taking care of a branch of the business.  As I am a physically challenged person, he helped me a lot.  He treated me as a best friend. 

I thought that I need to do something for him.  After thinking, I came to know that he was having a backlog (subject) in his final year degree study.  For the same subject, I was a lecturer for the degree students in the college.  So, I wanted to make him to complete that subject. 

Initially, I wanted to verify in the college, about the possibility.  So, I met college office staff Mrs. Aruna; and enquired about whether he can attend the backlog subject exam… after 5 years.  By knowing my interest, she was surprised.  Then, she mentioned that she will verify with college admin Mr. Moorti and get back.  She also mentioned that, there is a sufficient time to submit the application.  Within a week, I got a call from our college office.  I met both staff Mrs. Aruna and Mr. Moorti. 

Mr. Moorti said “Vah…!  You want to help your friend for the completion of his backlog subject?  Great Sir…!  I have enquired in the university.  There is a chance.  But only one last chance.  Later, university will stop to prepare question paper for that subject, as its syllabus was already changed.”. 

I said “Thank you for your information. Sir…!”. 

Mrs. Aruna has given application form, and mentioned about the instructions for submission. 

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At evening, I met my friend.  Now, I need to convince him, to agree for writing the exam. 

I said “You have a backlog subject, in your degree final year.”. 

He said “Yes.”. 

I said “Now, I can help you in completion of that subject.”. 

He was laughed, and said “It’s more than 5 years now.  It's not possible.”. 

I said “I already enquired in the college.  It’s possible.”. 

He said “Do you want me to write that exam, now ?  I didn’t have its books.”. 

I said “I have prepared notes for my students.  I can give it… for you.”. 

He said “I didn’t remember that subject also.”. 

I said “That’s why…  I am here.  I can help you.”. 

He said “Do you feel that, I can study, now ?”. 

I said “You already known about my teaching methods.  My students never felt difficulty in understanding the subject.  Because, I create a knowledge; so that, they can understand the subject easily.”. 

My friend was listening to me. 

I said “Did you hear any complaint from my students, regarding understanding the subject ?”. 

[ My hometown is a small town.  Most of my students were day-scholars.  It’s very easy to know about any Lecturer. ] 

He said “I know about you.  Is it possible for me… to write the exam ?”. 

I said “That’s my responsibility.  I never trouble you in understanding the subject.  If you feel difficulty, I accept it… as my failure.”. 

He was smiled, and said “Tell me.  What I need to do, now ?”. 

Then, I have shown the application. 

He was surprised, and said “You brought application also...?”. 

I said “I am ready.  I am making you get ready.”. 

He said “What are the documents are required, to submit the application ?”. 

I said “Xerox of your final year marks report.  One photo on application.  Exam fee as SBI bank challan.”. 

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Next day evening, he was ready with required documents. 

I have filled his application.  He signed on it. 

At that time, his best friend Mr. Suresh came. 

[ Both Mr. RaamaKrishna and Mr. Suresh are best friends, since their childhood.  Both of their family members are also… well-known about their friendship.  After tenth class study, Mr. Suresh was joined with his father, in their (automobile) garage.  Mr. Suresh is also very kind and honest person. ] 

Mr. Suresh has enquired about the application.  Mr. RaamaKrishna has revealed everything to him. 

Mr. Suresh said “Oh… …!  Now, we can’t call him with his name.  We need to call him as Master.”. 

Mr. RaamaKrishna said “You are correct.”. 

With this incident, Mr. Suresh became best friend… for me also. 

[ After this incident, Mr. RaamaKrishna’s remaining friends are also started calling me as ‘Master’.  Then onwards, Master word became a synonym of my name. ] 

Next day morning, I have submitted (his) application in the college. 

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At evening, I met my friend, and said “Phase 1 is completed. 😊”. 

Later, I got xerox of my notes; then made a bind as a book; and given to my friend.  

I said “Please go through the book, to get memory of the subject.”. 

He felt very happy by seeing the Book. 

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After one week, he said “Master…!  What’s next ?”. 

I was very happy with his question.  I felt that he came on subject track. 

I said “Phase 2 is completed. 😊  Now, we need a computer to do programs, and then, practice further.  Can we take a computer for rent, for one month ?”. 

He said “Sure.”. 

I said “I know a Computer Institute.  Today evening, we can go there, and enquire about a computer for rent.”. 

He said “No problem.  I will send my shop-boy to there, to get initial information.”. 

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At evening, I asked “Did you get any information from Computer Institute ?”. 

He said “Yes.  Computer is available, but for only one month.  The rent is Rs.2000/-“. 

I said “Let’s go there.”. 

We both went to Computer Institute.  It’s owner Mr. Vemkat has wished us.  Initially, he has shown a windows computer. 

I said “We need a computer to do only COBOL programs.”. 

Mr. Vemkat said “Sir…!  Then, there is a 486 computer.  I can fix 100 MB hard-disk; and install MS DOS OS and COBOL.  Its rent is Rs.500/- only, per month.  I can give it, for more time.”.  

I said “That computer is sufficient, for our purpose.  We need it, for only one month.  It’s for my friend.”. 

My friend said “Do you expect any advance, as security deposit ?”, with Mr. Vemkat. 

By showing me, Mr. Vemkat said “With our Master reference, I can give that computer without any advance.”.  

Then, I said “Sir…!  I think... you don’t know about my friend’s background.  It’s similar to Bhaasha background.  If you know about him, you will give as many computers as possible, without any surety or advance.”. 

My friend was laughed. 

[ BHAASHA was super star RajiniKant's (pronunciation RajineeKaamt) movie.  This movie became the icon of flashback/background story in movies. ] 

Mr. Vemkat said “May I know, who are you ?”, with my friend. 

My friend has introduced himself with his business. 

Mr. Vemkat said “Oh…!  Really.  Who doesn’t know about your business, in our town?  I don’t need any advance from you.”. 

But my friend has given Rs.500/- to Mr. Vemkat; and said “You are not expecting any advance from me.  So, I want to give the rent, in advance.  Can you give me the receipt.”. 

Mr. Vemkat has prepared the receipt, and given to my friend. 

My friend said “I will send my shop-boys, with this receipt.  They will come with a riksha-cart.  You can pack the CPU, (b/w) Monitor, and keep Keyboard & cables in a separate cover.  You write all items at backside of the receipt, show it to them; and then, you sign on it.  Similarly, you can also write, on duplicate receipt, in your Bill book.  And also, after fixing hard-disk inside the CPU, you can fix stickers on screws with a seal mark.”. 

Mr. Vemkat said “I never done, all this; while giving the computer for rent.”. 

I said “My friend maintains business ethics.”. 

My friend said “Whenever they come to return the computer, you can verify all the items from the receipt; then strike the receipt by marking as received; and then, give the receipt back to them.  Similarly, you can also mark, on duplicate receipt, in your Bill book.”. 

Mr. Vemkat felt very happy, by knowing best practices in business.  

I said “That’s why, most of the business run on trust, i.e., beyond surety.”. 

 

December 2000

 

On 1^st December, my friend has sent his shop-boys to get the computer; and instructed them to place it in his house, at particular place. 

I said “Phase 3 is completed, now. 😊”, with him. 

Mr. Suresh was interested to know our progress. 

Mr. RaamaKrishna said “Because of our Master involvement, the cost of the computer’s rent was reduced from Rs.2000/- to Rs.500/-.”. 

I said “Let’s start our classes, from today onwards.”, with him. 

We both went to his house.  We have fixed the computer.  It’s working well.  I have configured a separate folder to do programs, with path settings and a batch file. 

Daily evening, we were spending (minimum) an hour for the class.  Later, he was doing further practice, individually.  My friend’s involvement was an excellent. 

More than that, he said “Master… …!  You can tell me, if any improvement is required from my side.  I can spend extra time to study, during my business (idle) hours, around lunch time.”.  But those words were really (his) kind words for me. 

So, I was smiled, and said “Everything looks excellent.  I am very happy.”. 

 

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One day, my friend’s younger brother came to his (shop) place, casually.  Normally, he stays with his father, in their main branch of the business. 

He asked his brother, as “Brother…!  I have observed a computer in our home.  Can I play video games”. 

By showing me, my friend said “You can ask Master…!  Whether he allows or not…!”. 

Then, he looked at me, for my response. 

I said “Video games are not good.  You can play physical games with your brother.  Whenever possible, you can come here.  There is a chess and badminton.  If you want, he can make carroms arrangement also. 

You both can play, happily.  Based on availability, friends will also join with you. 

If you win, he will give a treat.  If he wins, then also, he will give a treat.  Double benefit”.  

My friend’s brother was laughed a lot. 

My friend said “I am ok… for the deal.”. 

Then, my friend’s brother was expressed his happiness to come, frequently. 

 

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Within 15 days, we have completed the entire syllabus, by doing practice of each topic, with step-by-step approach.  Later, he was done practice individually, for further one more week.  Then, he has sent his shop-boys to return the computer, before due date. 

Later, my friend said “Master’s execution plan is much beyond expectations and much before deadlines.” with me. 

I just smiled, and said “Phase 4 is completed, now. 😊”. 

 

January 2001

 

My friend said “Master…!  Let us visit the Computer Institute, to know about the computer’s submission status?”. 

I said “Sure.”. 

He said “Can we give sweets for him ?”. 

I said “Good idea…!”. 

We both went to Computer Institute. 

By seeing us, Mr. Vemkat said “Welcome…!”. 

He was very happy by receiving sweets. 

He said “I have verified my computer.  Everything looks good.  But I never seen a client like you.”, with my friend. 

I said “My friend maintains business-relations very well.”. 

Mr. Vemkat felt very happy. 

 

Later, my friend tore off the receipt, and said “It’s done…!” with me. 

 

Then onwards, Mr. Vemkat try to wish/meet my friend, whenever he goes through my friend’s shop. 

 

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One day, my friend came to the college along with me, to sign and get his (exam) hall-ticket. 

 

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Later, his father came to his (shop) place, casually.  Mr. Suresh was also with us.  During our general conversations, uncle identified the hall-ticket; and enquired his son. 

By showing me, my friend said “All this was initiated by this Master.”, and then, disclosed to his father… everything.  

Uncle felt very happy.  He gives more value for Education. 

Then, Uncle asked me as “After your Teaching, what is his level of expertise, now ?”. 

I said “If he writes exam, now; he gets minimum First Class.”. 

Uncle was surprised; and said “You mean… Failure to First Class ?”. 

I said “Yes… Uncle…!  He has executed all his assignments… individually.  Now, he can answer any question.”. 

Uncle has looked at his son. 

My friend said “Yes… Father…!  I just followed Master’s lessons.”. 

I said “Uncle…!  In fact, he was learned like an obedient student. 

I know his business language.  So, I have explained the subject, in his business language.”. 

Mr. Suresh said “That is the greatness of having a Master as a friend.  He makes all corrections.”.  His feedback was created a great impact and best impression about me, in uncle’s view. 

Uncle has wished me as “Oh.  That’s great…!”. 

I said “Uncle…!  We wanted to surprise you, after results.  But you are like a detective.  You came to know about the secret… much before.”. 

Uncle was laughed a lot. 

Uncle said “What’s next ?”. 

I said “It’s Phase 5.  Your son is going to prepare for exam, and then write.”. 

Uncle said “You are all done very well.  Hope for the best.”. 

 

July 2001

 

We all met once again unexpectedly, at my friend’s shop. 

Uncle asked me about the result. 

I said “He didn’t attend the exam.”. 

Uncle was upset a lot, and said “Why ?”. 

My friend said “Exam Day is exactly on same day of (elder) brother’s marriage.  So, I skipped the exam.”.  

Uncle said “You would have informed me.  I would have done some adjustments in fixing marriage date.”. 

He said “By the time, I know about the marriage date… everything was fixed.  I like… my brother very much.  He expects my involvement.  So, I can’t skip from his marriage arrangements.”. 

Mr. Suresh said “You would have mentioned to me at least.  I would have taken care.”. 

He said “It’s our family’s big function.  It’s not limited to one day.  We need to make arrangements for celebrations, for many days.  I can’t skip them.”. 

Uncle was cooled, by knowing his affection towards brotherhood. 

I said “Situation made surprise to all of us.”. 

Everyone was laughed a lot. 

[ In general, every rich Father expects, his children are not to get into trouble/quarrel due to their richness.  Uncle has maintained it very well.  His children followed it. ] 

Thus, uncle was totally convinced with his son’s decision.  

 

March 2023 

 

My friend’s marriage was completed, at bride’s place.  Reception was planned, on next day, at our hometown.  He invited all of his friends, for full day celebrations.    

At morning (for SatyaNaaraayana Swaami Vrata Pooja programme), I have visited his house.  Uncle was busy in receiving all his friends & relatives.  Of course, most of them were richer.  By seeing me, he was smiled; and invited me as well. 

By introducing me, with his friends & relatives; he said “Dear All… …

This Master is best friend of my son Mr. RaamaKrishna. 

Mr. RaamaKrishna best friend’s name is as same as his father’s name.”. 

All were wished me.   😊😊

That was a rich honor for me, from uncle.  

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Kudos to

Mr. RamaKrishna B (pronunciation Mr. RaamaKrishna B) and friends 

Mr. Ramalingeswara Rao B  (pronunciation Mr. RaamaLimgeashwara Raavu B)

Mr. Suresh Y (pronunciation Mr. Sureash Y)

Prof. Madhavi Lata N  ( pronunciation Prof. MaadhaveeLata N )

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A Story :: Memory mining

 

November 2002

 

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

 

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One day, I went to the classroom to explain a topic, friend function.  It’s a typical topic in C++.  Because, this friend function concept violates the basic standards of OOPs (Object Oriented Programming Concepts).

As per OOPs, a non-member function can’t access the private data of a Class.

But, a non-member function can access the private data of a Class, using 'friend function'. 

Initially, I have given (technical) explanation about friend function with an example.  Later, I wanted to explain the typical variation with a simple general example. 

I said “Let’s understand the concept, with a simple general example. 

In a family (i.e., Class), private data is not shared (i.e., accessed) by non-members.  A friend is a non-member in the family (i.e., Class), but share (i.e., access) the private data.

In general, we would like to share our private matters with our friends.”. 

I have observed a smile in Students, after knowing this example. 

I have mentioned the Students, to note down this (general) example as a hint for reference. 

 

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March 2003

 

[ In our College, there is a procedure during Public Exams, i.e., when Students are writing the final exam for a subject; that subject related Lecturer will meet all his Students at end of the exam, to know their progress, and also involve in their happiness. ]

 

Generally, our College is the Examination Centre, for Public Exams.  But, in the year 2003, C R College is the Examination Centre, for our College Students.  

C R College is in Chilakaluripet (pronunciation Chilakalooripeata చిలకలూరిపేట). 

Exam Timings are 2 PM to 5 PM.  

My best friend Mr. RamaKrishna B has given drop on his bike, in the College premises, by 4 PM. 

I know C R College (Computer Science Department) Staff.  By seeing me in the College, they wished me; and asked me the reason for my arrival.  By knowing that I came to meet my Students, at end of their exam; they said “Sir, your Students are very sincere.  Exam-halls are pin-drop silent.  They are taking many additional sheets.  They are staying in the exam-halls, till end of the exam.”.  

I was smiled; and said “They know the value of time.”. 

C R College Staff invited me into the Staffroom.  But, I said “Your college is covered with full of Trees.  Your college atmosphere is excellent.  Sitting outside (under Tree) is much cooler than sitting inside (Staffroom).  

Then, they said “Yes, Sir.  It’s true.  We too like to stay outside, during summer.”.  Then, they asked me anything for drink, i.e., Tea or Coffee.  I have requested them for Water. 

Then, I have observed that there are (stone-made) benches under some of the Trees.  I have chosen one of the Tree, that is near to our College’s Bus; and sat on the Bench.  Meanwhile, C R College Office-Boy brought Water for me. 

Our College Bus Staff wished me; and telling me about Students’ progress in exams (for the past few days). 

In the C R College premises, we heard the (exam) warning Bell, i.e., 5 minutes before 5 PM.  Later, Students were coming outside, slowly.  By seeing them, Bus Staff said “Sir.  Our Students are coming.  Our Bus will start by 5.15 PM, from here.”.  Then, they moved towards Bus, to make everything ready. 

As my waiting place is clearly visible to the Students, they saw me from faraway, and coming towards me in fast.  Then, they started telling about their experience in exam. 

At that moment, a Student saw me, from faraway; and started moving towards me in fast.  She came to near me; and tried to tell something with (breath) breaks.  

Then, I said “Just relax for a minute.  I know that you wanted to tell a wonderful matter.”.  She was a silent, for a minute.  At that time, remaining Students were telling about their experience in exam.  

After a minute, I turned towards her; and said “Now, you tell me.”. 

She started telling as “After reading the entire Exam paper, I have identified that I forgot friend function concept, which is Short Answer Question. 

I got remember your Tips (while writing the Exam). 

So, I have started writing Answers which are well-known to me. 

After writing all known Answers, only one question left, i.e., friend function. 

Now, I have only half-an-hour time.  Then, I came to know about your hint (for recollecting information from memory).    … … … …   

First, I concentrated my mind. 

Later, I took a rough sheet; and started writing the words “friend function”. 

Then, started writing their related words, i.e, function, member function, and non-member function. 

Next, started writing remaining related words, i.e., access… sharing… accessing... private... matters.... data... 

Now, I got to recollect general example… … … … … 

we would like to share our private matters with our friends.

Then, I wrote general example, first.  … … … … …  

A friend is a non-member in the family, but share the private data.

Updated it slightly.  … … … … … 

A friend is a non-member in the family (i.e., Class), but share (i.e., access) the private data.

Later, I have restructured this general example, in to the actual definition.  … … … …

A non-member function can access the private data of a Class, using 'friend function'.  … … … … …  

Oh.  I am done.”. 

 

I said “Wonderful.  

I have designed the general example as a hint, to remember the topic with definition.  

But, you have invented topic with definition, from general example; … … in reverse.  

You have done… … Reverse Engineering”. 

 

Everyone smiled… a lot. 

I said “Is your exam time sufficient, for you…  to do the entire analysis.”. 

She said “I have managed all this… … in 20 minutes.  Later, I have verified Answer sheets, and then, tagged them.”. 

I said “This memory mining task may be suitable for one or two questions… maximum.”. 

She said “Yes, Sir.  Otherwise, it’s waste of time.  Because, if we spend most of time for analysis, when will write Exam ?”. 

Then, all were laughed… a lot. 

Another Student said “Sir…!  You have mentioned this instruction also, in the classroom.”.

Finally, College Bus was started.  Then, we went into the Bus.    

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