The Guiding Souls: Teachers Who Shape Tomorrow is a heartfelt tribute to those mentors who dedicate their lives to nurturing young minds. This book brings together voices, stories, poems, and thoughts from various writers and contributors who express gratitude, admiration, and respect for the guiding souls in their lives.
As the compiler of this anthology, 1, Divya Kumari, have attempted to weave together diverse perspectives into one fabric of love and respect for teachers. Every page of this book reflects the light that teachers spread, the struggles they endure, and the everlasting legacy they leave behind.
I hope that this collection not only honors the selfless efforts of teachers but also inspires readers to value and cherish the guiding souls in their own journey. May this book serve as a reminder that while buildings, wealth, and power may fade, the knowledge and values imparted by teachers remain eternal.
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Divya Kam
Divya Kumari, a passionate writer from Patna, Bihar, has
established herself as a shining
voice in the field of literature. She
has successfully completed her
graduation in Mathematics and is
now pursuing her Master’s degree
in the same subject. Apart from her
academic excellence, writing has
always been her deepest passion
and she believes in changing
society through the power of her pen. She has co-authored over
500 anthologies, compiled more than 50 books, and has
published multiple independent works such as My Father My
Lifeline, Education Must Be Free, My Life My Rules, Diwali:
The Festival of Light, All About Independence Day, New Year
New Beginning, Mother’s Day Special, and Merry Christmas.
Her talent and dedication have bro”ght her numerous awards
and recognitions, including the Gandhi Award, Dr. A.P.J.
Abdul Kalam Award, Pride of Bharat Award, Nari Samman,
Kavi Samman, Shri Raghav Samman, and Swarniye Kavi
Vibhushan Samman. She has also been an international winner
in speech and essay writing competitions and has achieved
remarkable success at state, national, and international levels
in poetry, painting, debate, and quiz contests.
Divya actively participates in literary events, open mic
sessions, and global competitions, where her writings often
highlight sensitive issues such as women’s rights, harassment,
bullying, and social awareness. She considers her parents and
teachers as her true guiding lights, and she has dedicated her
writings to all her mentors, especially Prof. K.C. Sinha, a
world-renowned mathematician and former Vice-Chancellor.
Her dream is to continue inspiring and transforming lives
through her words and to create a lasting impact on society.