On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, President of India Droupadi Murmu shared a  message, conveying her gratitude to the teachers of the nation who instil knowledge, skills, values and motivation in the lives of crores of students. In her message, the President recalls the significance of the day, observed in honour of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday, and draws upon the wisdom of India’s ancient texts — including the message of the Taittiriya Upanishad, “Acharyadevo Bhava” — to underline the reverence accorded to teachers in Indian culture and tradition.

The President also shares personal reflections, recounting her own journey shaped by wise and affectionate teachers, her years of teaching at the Sri Aurobindo Integral School in Rairangpur, Odisha, and the bonds she continues to share with her former students. She speaks of the residential school she established at her village home eleven years ago for children from disadvantaged families. Through these reflections, the President emphasises that teaching is not merely a profession but a sacred vow to nurture students.