It happened back in 2019. A young, tall man with a black coat and pant entered our class around 6th period, just after lunch break. Although, we all were half sleepy after eating lunch, his perfume smell was so strong that we became conscious immediately xD He dressed in the same way:
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Everyone in the class: Its maths class, where is rajesh sir? Who is he? Why he is coming in our class?
All the students were confused as it was totally unfamiliar face. While everyone was talking and discussing, he was standing in front of the first bench, smiling towards all students. He didn't uttered a single word. After 2–3 minutes, there was silence all around the class. With a bright smile he introduced himself. “I am Gaurav Oberoi, a 32 year old man. You all were busy discussing about who I am, right? But none of you tried to even ask my name. It's Ok Now, you all be thinking why I am here instead of Rajesh sir, your principal ma'am has given me opportunity to talk to you people, to share my experience/thoughts with you, to boost your self esteem and confidence to face the world in coming years. As, I am an influencer.” We were all astonished and stunned. He continued “You 6th bench, stand up”. One of my classmate stood up. He said “Tell me your weakest point”. My classmate responded- Sir, am not at all good in maths, and my parents always compare me with my cousins. They say me to study more and more, but after doing all the efforts, I can't improve myself. They say that I'm useless, i am a burden on them. It feels depressing sometimes.
He told him to sit on the bench. Suddenly, he started finding something in his pocket. He took a 500 note out from his pocket. We all were like “What he is going to do?”
Mr. Oberoi: Raise your hand, if you want this 500 note.
*Slowly, everyone started raising their hand*
Mr. Oberoi: Cool, but one minute.
*He started folding it in an unmannered way. We could see lines on the note.*
Mr. Oberoi: Now, who wants it?
*All Hands were up*
Mr. Oberoi: Ok! Ok!
*He again started moulding it in an unpleasant way*
Mr. Oberoi: Who still wants it?
*Everyone's hand was up*
Mr. Oberoi: *Smiling* This is what I wanted to convey to you people. You are just like that 500 rupees note. You are precious, doesn't matter if everything is not going in the way you have planned. There will be many times, when you are not in your best condition, but remember you are not useless. You still raised your hands after the moulding of this 500 note because you were knowing that it's value will not decrease. That's just you. Remember, you are worthy. No one can replace you or decrease your value!!
We all were overwhelmed by his great response. I eventually gained respect for him.
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