Shikshanachya Kavita

In today’s world, teachers who can claim a kinship with the tradition of Sane Guruji are rarely found. One such teacher is Shri Umesh Ghevarikar. He embodies the sensitivity to see the face of one’s own child in every student in the classroom, the unique and exemplary spirit of initiative that extends from creating a garden of poetry to producing educational short films, and the versatility that demonstrates how multifaceted and resourceful a teacher can be.

His poetry collection, Shikshanachya Kavita (Poems on Education), expresses the inner anguish and struggles of a sensitive individual working in the field of education. These poems touch upon the role and responsibilities of teachers, the emotional world of children, and every element of the school environment.

The collection advocates that teachers should no longer depend on others to solve educational problems but should instead find their own ways and solutions. Rather than blaming others, the poet places himself in the dock as the accused. Before the court can pronounce its sentence, he metaphorically lashes himself with four strokes, urging society to take education seriously and reflect upon its own responsibilities.

This spirit of self-examination, accountability and commitment to education is the defining feature of this poetry collection.

— Narendra Lanjewar, Librarian, Buldhana