This reminds me so much of the ten commandments. The only difference is that this ten duties to be observed by students and eight duties to be observed by teachers, is more profound.
Let's enumerate each duties, using my very own comprehension. Starting with the ten duties of a student first:
1. The first one basically implies that just by practicing certain religious acts or habits does not make you good or if it does to some extent, it is not good enough. Being good is something that should be practiced not just when you're in front of other people but it should be applied to the way you live your life, in a daily basis. Be particular when it comes to people you associate yourself with, be with the people who will do you good and influence you for the better.
2. There's a saying that in order to reach the state of enlightenment or nirvana, one must separate himself from worldly affairs and wants. Embrace the beginner's mind, a state of mind wherein one has emptied his cup of wisdom in order to acquire more, for how can one fill a vessel that is already full?
3. It is self-explanatory, Be humbled and be grateful for what your teacher/master has taught you and in time you shall prosper.
4. Savor everything that has been taught and let your mind absorb them completely. Another thing is a student should know how to comprehend and comply first. That is one example of a military rule being followed by subordinates.
5. Do not take shortcuts. Patience is a virtue so no matter how tedious its is to learn a new task or acquire wisdom, have perseverance, endure and it shall be fruitful.
6. It goes hand in hand with the fifth duty, taking one step at a time is better than rushing into things. One gets a better chance if he lets everything sink in. Slowly but surely is one way of learning.
7. One word: commitment. To be adept at something, one should learn how to fully commit himself, no matter how daunting it is. Do not be distracted and be impulsive in jumping from one science to another.
8. In order to become well versed and better acquainted with the science that one is learning, he should know its objectives and goals first and start from there.
9. In everything that a student does or thinks, he should focus on getting closer to God so as he may not be lead astray by anything this world has to offer.
10. Nothing is constant here in our world except changes. One of those changes is death and after death, there is something that most people believe in, that is the after life. The after life wherein, it is believed that we will all be living a glorious life with God. For the time being that we are here, living this temporary life, a student should know that our main purpose s to live according to His will, glorify his name and to follow His righteous path.
Now that we have tackled the ten duties of a student, let us proceed to the manners or duties to be observed by a teacher. As always, It will be explained in accordance to my comprehension of the article. They are as follows:
1. A teacher should serve as the parent who is nurturing to his students. His main goal should be about the importance of a person's relationship with God and he should educate his students about it.
2. Seek not the wealth of this world but seek the kingdom of God first and live a humbled and modest life as an exemplary model to his students.
3. A teacher should not only care about whether a student is learning from him, he should also be concern about his students' well being and give proper advice when needed and pay compliments or words of encouragement where it is due.
4. To have someone to guide you and teach you distinguish the difference between right and wrong, aside from your parents, is one of a teacher's myriad duties.
5. One should not just take pride in his teachings but of other people's teachings as well. Having an open mind is a must in opening up more pathways to learning.
6. Acknowledge that we are all created equal but different so a teacher should teach in a manner that his students will comprehend fully despite the difference in intellect levels.
7. Before coming up with mind boggling questions, a teacher must first gauge his students' intellectual capacity and from there come up with a specific lesson plan or approach that will enable him to be on the same page as that of his students.
8. Practice what you preach!
That is basically what I understood from the said article. The world would be a better place to live in if we practice this as a way of life. I honestly believe that to comprehend them all is not that difficult, the only question that lingers in my mind is that, "would I be able to abide by them rules or duties?" We are all human beings, and to err is human. To abide by them duties or manners is not a child's play but it sure is not an impossible feat either.
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