Gopal Krishna Gokhale CIE was an Indian liberal political leader and a social reformer during the Indian Independence Movement. Gokhale was a senior leader of the Indian National Congress and the founder of the Servants of India Society.
Gopala Krishna Gokhale’s Speech👨🏫:
Gopala Krishna Gokhale,a great freedom fighter and social reformer was a guru to Mahatma Gandhi. He supported the education of women and welcomed Western education in India. He delivered this speech in response to the address present to him by the students of Chennai (then Madras) on 25th July 1911 at Mumbai.
The sheltered Life of students:
He was remained of his own student he was addressing them. Students lead a very sheltered life but they have certain responsibilities and they are expected to perform certain duties.
He list these duties under four heads ;
⭐A student’s first duty is to him/her self. Acquiring knowledge is one’s primary duty-not only for one’s success in the examination but also for one’s life. One can gain the ulmost advantage as a student if one seek knowledge with devotion and whole-hearted love.
⭐The second requisite is to mould one's character. It is invidious (unjust) to distinguish between the value of character and knowledge. Both are indispensable (necessary).This character must show itself in sincerity, vigorous action and in lift sentiments. One needs to acquire a character which will raise the whole life of the people admist whom one moves and for whom one is expected to work.
⭐A strong,firm and noble character makes one a good citizen. A strong character is needed to occupy the place of seniors and be a good example to Juniors,and the succeeding generation. In short,both character and knowledge are absolutely necessary for students.
⭐A student's duty towards his follow students will teach him/her co-operation which includes adjustment, giving in at times and standing up for one's view without hurting other's feeling. Such a sense of co-operation should be developed into a habit to last one's whole life time. Without it, life in future may be miserable. A student's third duty is towards those who have authority over him/her.
Obedience to parents :
Obedience to parents is essential for acquiring knowledge. Parents take care of their children and find the means to enable them to pursue studies. Their withes should prevail in all matters. Students lean on parents till they can stand on their own feet. Once their education is completed they should use their own judgement to make decisions.
Reverence to Teacher👨🏫 :
Students must show reverence (respect) to their teachers. A student learn values of discipline,and co-operation with his fellow only in an institution. The true Spirit of discipline and co-operation is gained only at school or at college and cannot to gained later.
Duty to government :
A student owes his/her duty towards the government which is the highest authority over him. All students who are simple-minded should not fall a prey to disturbing/ agitating emotions. They should not exercise independent judgement in these instances. As long as they are students, loyalty and patriotism should govern theirind and heart. Hostility or negative attitude towards the government will give raise to Distrubances.
Responsibility to the wider world :
Finally a student should be aware of needs, living conditions, Injustice, struggles and sufferings of those around him. Sympathy towards the afflicted (affected) , willingness to redress and remedy should be their duty. Awareness and observance of the public needs comes before commitment.
Conclusion :
Gokhale’s speech to the students suits students of all times. The talk gives a clear insight into the life of gokhale,the reverence he had towards himself, parents, teachers, friends,the community around him and his country.
” 👨🏫The part of duty is a way to glory 👨🏫”
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