"Wine comes in at the mouth
And love comes in at the
eye;
That’s all we shall know
for truth
Before we grow old and
die.
I lift the glass to my
mouth,
I look at you, and I
sigh"
The inclusion of this
poem in the excellent speech by Mr. Roopank Choudhary reminded us that
there is no joy in making a life if you forget to live it. The
convocation ceremony left all of feeling accomplished, yet humbled, reminding
us that IIM Indore will always be a part of who we are today, and whoever we
will become one day.
Sitting in the auditorium
for the last time, looking at the professors and listening to the guest
speakers, as we were getting ready to take the convocation oath, a magical fondness
filled us to the very core. Past 20 months went by in a glance- the train of
thoughts started running on the tracks of time. It began from the biometric registration
made on the first day at the college, gushing through all the academic activities,
fun-filled events, joyous moments spent with friends, and halted just before
the main exit gate of the institute. It's now time to deboard.
I closed my eyes one last
time. The ceremonial retreat of the academic procession from the convocation
ground flashed back. My heart resonated with the band music,my eyes watched the
esteemed professors leave with deep gratitude, and my mind was considering
a single thought, that it's now time to deboard.
Earlier during the day,
Mam Arundhati Bhattacharya (Chairperson, SBI) had spoken about the importance
of change and goal setting. She explained that once you reach the top of a
mountain, you will be able to see a bigger one right behind, waiting for an adventure.
Today, I am on that first mountain. People who have helped me conquer this
quest have to stay behind as I set out to reach yet another peak. However,
their lessons will always be remembered, and their contributions will never be
forgotten, because they have now become a part of me.
I now exit the main gate,
to set out again, to climb the second mountain, not because the world can
see me at the top, but because I can see the world better being there.
Picturesque and vivid description...waiting for the next one and more !!!
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