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title: "A letter to my mentor"
url: https://thoughtsbygeethica.com/2017/08/a-letter-to-my-mentor/
date: 2017-08-09
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author: "Geethica"
description: "Dear Bhatt Sir - my mentor, I still remember the first day I joined your coaching classes. I was so scared; first of all, from the subject maths and then..."
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# A letter to my mentor

Dear Bhatt Sir - my mentor,

I still remember the first day I joined your coaching classes. I was so scared; first of all, from the subject maths and then from your harsh voice. Little did I realise that those who are harsh from the outside are so soft from the inside.

I am thankful to you for what I am today. Gradually, I learnt that teachers love their students because of their behaviour and not only for their grades. You were the one who made me aware of my hidden talents.

You only insisted that I should join a regular college that would build my confidence, and yes, it surely did. If today, I can talk to strangers and get my work done, it is simply because of you.

I was touched by your involvement in my marriage. You wanted to know every detail of my extended family, just like a father. I loved the times I met you whenever I used to come to my mom's place. And then you would play with my kids, too.

You were my true guru whom I would have worshipped my whole life. A guru comes before God, as he is the one who brings changes in you and makes you closer to God. 

Your sudden demise shattered me into bits. I could never accept that you are not in my life anymore. But nature has its own rules for life and death.

I hope you are proud of my achievements today. I owe my little success to you, sir.

Your ever scared student,

Geethica