Passage 20

In English

The unique Chancellor and Vice-chancellor

In today's programme, we regard two items as important: one, a send-off and the other, a welcome. That is not so. Both are welcome. There is no such thing as a "send-off" with . will not stand in the way of those who wish to leave. But I will not ask anyone to go. However, during the past two years, Prof. moved among the staff and the students as among the members of the family. The teachers, the students and others lived as members of the same family. In other educational institutions, the Vice-Chancellor puts in his appearance once a year Chancellors are hardly to be seen at all. But in our Institute, even more than the Vice- Chancellor, the Chancellor is ever present. The most amazing fact is that the Chancellor spends all twenty four hours with the students. How should they answer their examination papers? How should they face their examinations? Speaking to the students even about these simple matters, gives them joy. In the same manner, the Vice-Chancellor also, from the morning prayer, till late in the evening, discusses their problems with the students. Prof. is a devotee. He did not come here seeking an office. To lead a sacred life in close proximity to was the sole desire of the couple Mr. and Mrs. . Coming here, he carried on his duties, to the limit of his capacity, without any deficiencies on his part. This is his home, not mine. So everyone carried on his respective duties. It is not merely to praise him that I say all this. He performed his duties well. That is enough.