India, Sept. 8 -- While I share my experiences as a teacher I would say that an ideal teacher is capable of giving a new direction to the lives of students. An ideal teacher has divinity in the actions, sweetness in voice and pure humility which not only imparts knowledge but also inspires and nourishes the tender hearts of students. Teaching is not only a profession to earn livelihood but it is also the responsibility to create a civilised and cultured society through the light of love, compassion and knowledge. If we see degradation of values in any section of the society today, then I would say that now is the high time for the teachers community to maintain the role of nation builders and move ahead on the path of duty with determination, wearing the crown of energy for building a strong new era. 'Time is short and the destination is long, O travellers of ultimate penance, you need to take fast steps, you will have to find a new path."...