The Lighthouse of Wisdom
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops." - Henry Adams.
The Sone River flows northward to link multiple villages and urban centres in the Arwal district[GJ1] of Bihar in India. The river system boosts soil fertility in surrounding regions while people live in its attractive natural surroundings. People who reside on its banks are happy.
They say, “Sone is our mother-like, which gave us everything…fresh wind, fertile water for our fields, food, fuel, vegetation, etc. We salute it a million times…”
Rambilas Singh, who became famous for his knowledge and wisdom, also grew up in Belaw on the bank of the Sone. He boasted of the beautiful natural scenery of this river.
He frequently used to say, “I’m made of the soil of Sone, which fuelled my knowledge and learning. It gave me everything. I'm made of its natural power to enlighten the world through my words[GJ2] .”
Although he was born in Meghpur, he spent his childhood years living in Belaw[GJ3] . He attended primary school and high school in Chanda before pursuing higher education at Ara Patna and Bodh-Gaya. He secured a position as an English teacher at a high school in Aurangabad, where he dedicated his life to teaching students and helping them achieve their educational goals because he wanted to help students develop their knowledge and character. He advanced his professional career to become an English Lecturer at an undergraduate college. He treated students as his own children while he helped them through tutoring sessions. The students of his English classes held deep respect for him because he maintained absolute integrity as a teacher.
He said, “My duty is to spread the light to the dark corner of every mind and heart.”
He further said, “Students for a teacher are his/her own children. So, we should foster their knowledge and wisdom as we do for our children.”
His students addressed him, saying, “You’re our intellectual father. You’re our ‘guru and guide’.”
He taught his subjects through practical demonstrations, which included teaching students about moral values. He possessed an overwhelming burden of values and virtues, which he used to create a high moral standard for his students[GJ4] .
Rambilas said, “Morality is the key to any education. Without it, is there education[GJ5] ?”
Students were happy with his teachings, and they adopted whatever he instructed them.
His students said, “Our basic duty is to adopt his suggestions, which will make us responsible citizens for a fair world and society.”
He operated his student monitoring system until most students developed an inner desire to work hard, which would help them accomplish their mission and attain their objectives. They accomplished their purpose and achieved success in their existence.
They used Rambilas as their guide to develop their personal achievements, which resulted in their contribution to the heritage of their family, their community, their nation and the entire planet.
He said, “You’ve only to follow me, I’ll shape your future, which will be secure and bright. You’ll not look at others at what they do, rather they’ll look at you at what you do.”
His students currently work across various professions to build upon his educational legacy. The country and the world now employ them in numerous professions, which include teaching, professing, medical practice, business, writing, scientific research, security work, and administrative tasks.
His students are the proof of his unsurpassable knowledge and wisdom who say, “He made us not only to live and spend life but also to show light to others how to live and how to deal with the world for its betterment and the welfare of mankind.”
Internationally recognised author Rajeshwar established the Theatre of the Absurd in India, and he became the second English epic poet in India through his guidance and light of knowledge and wisdom, which he dedicated to his beloved students. It was Rambilas, his teacher, who guided Rajeshwar to develop his career and personal qualities.
Rajeshwar says, “He was the only one who made me a man to light the path in the literary realm of India in English. If he had not guided me, I would have been in the field as a hay-trusser.”
Rajeshwar remembers a moment when Rambilas encouraged him to be a professor of English when he was in class 9. Only because of his guidance, he could achieve success, and today he shapes the future of thousands of his students and gives a new direction to the literary world through his more than a dozen thought-provoking and philosophical books.
Rajeshwar says that his parents mounted pressure on him to marry early, but he refused to do so. Later, he was warned not to give the facility for education. But in the meantime, Rambilas was the only teacher who came and rescued him.
He said, “Don’t worry, Rajeshwar. I’ll pay all the costs of your education till you become a professor[GJ6] .”
“Is it possible for me, sir?”
“Be sure.”
“How?”
"Wait for the time. I'll give you everything which you cannot imagine.
“But…”
“Once, they’ll praise you and your decision. They’ll repent for their deeds.”
“Sir, but…”
“Don’t think all this. They’ll stand before your virtues and achievements; you’ll not beg to them.”
Rambilas dedicated his time to teaching students by sharing his knowledge and wisdom with them during classroom sessions. The programme produced results when students who had shown no academic interest began their studies because they wanted to achieve successful outcomes.
He possessed moral values, and he treated all people equally without any regard for their social status. He worked together with all individuals as a teacher who guided them in their complete range of needs. He used to meet the students' guardians to encourage them so that they could shape the future of their children and guide them toward a bright future.
Rambilas said, “My duty is not to teach only the text lines of the books, but also the lifeline which they face and think to survive. I’m their complete guide, not only a classroom teacher.”
He showed extreme restraint through his peaceful behaviour. The man assisted all people who requested help while disregarding their differences. The neighbours held him in high regard because he showed them respect and he directed them in their regular activities.
He also possessed an extensive understanding of metaphysics. After he finished his teaching career, he started to deliver sermons at the Lord Hanuman temple located in Kushwahanagar. The audience showed great admiration for his preaching because they found his speaking skills to be impressive. He demonstrated his knowledge of metaphysical truths through actual events from ordinary life.
He preached, “Righteousness…righteousness…righteousness. Without it, no meaning in religion and practical life. Isn’t it?”
Rambilas followed a strict vegetarian diet, and he believed that people should live their lives according to virtuous principles because life represents a single gift which exists for everyone to experience[GJ7] [GJ8] .
He said, “We’ve no right to take the life of others in any way. Can we award life to any insect which is dead?”
He showed himself as an outstanding moral teacher who taught that people need to achieve their goals through procedures which use proper methods and honourable intentions. He rejected the use of improper methods which people employed to achieve their legitimate objectives. He explained that people can achieve their goals by walking along the authentic routes which our historical leaders established.
He said, “Whatever we secure, it’s not important; how we secure it’s important[GJ9] .”
He practised nonviolence and tolerance throughout his life. He maintained an infinite ability to accept other people while he treated every instance of mistreatment which occurred in his environment with complete honesty. He maintained a constant state of composure while he solved problems through practical methods.
He said, "Think a little, do you want to welcome violence in your life? Do you like your nails to be removed by others? Then, why do you think of awarding pain to others?"
He showed respect toward all religions without any preference for one over another. He explained that all religious paths reach the same ultimate path, which leads to God; therefore, religious disputes should not exist.
He said, “All the paths of all religions silently go to God. Why do you fight in the name of religion?”
The condemned ideas caused social divisions between people and generated conflicts for the nation. He worked towards restoring brotherhood in all communities because he implemented this principle through his daily activities. He greatly admired Mahatma Gandhi, Mother Teresa, Khalil Gibran, Abraham Lincoln, Abdul Gaffar Khan, Romain Rolland, Leo Tolstoy[GJ10] , Kabir and Omar Khayyam and other worldwide personalities who brought divine enlightenment to humanity. He used to say that only because of such great men, the world exists, and people live in peace and rest.
He told people and his students, “The world survives not because of all, but because of a few great men who can be counted on our fingers. They came, washed away evils so that we live in peace and rest.”
The students of his classes showed him strong respect because they eagerly anticipated his upcoming lectures. The students experienced happiness when he conducted their English classes. The students showed strong interest in learning, but they believed they understood his lessons without needing to study.
He smiled and said, “The real respect lies in your deeds, not in my respect. You must respect all mankind made by the same God.”
They remember his words when he said that they feel fortunate to be students of Rambilas, who is their excellent teacher. He brought students knowledge and wisdom, which he delivered to them like the moon and sun provide light for disinfecting purposes, and the moon provides light for students to study. They’ve witnessed greater teaching abilities for their whole lives.
They said, “He transformed both his personality and wisdom to shape our future. So, we honour him who exists at this level of greatness with our deep respect.”
They admired, “Today, whatever we’d[GJ11] , that is because of him. He made and shaped our careers. He made us men.”
Students appreciate his teaching style because they declare that a proper understanding of King Magnus character in 'The Apple Cart', which Rambilas provided to them by presenting interesting material that helped them understand his teaching better. He used: 'King Magnus stands like an overgrown Bunyan tree choking all other growths...'
Rambilas chose to express himself through basic words[GJ12] , which remained understandable to his students. So, they achieved easy comprehension of his teachings because he created lessons which provided them comfort.
They said, “When he teaches us, everything becomes easy. His style of teaching gives a special place in the academic world.”
His teaching methods involved multiple rhetorical devices, which created a pleasant atmosphere for his students. His teaching approach created simple learning experiences for students, which made him popular as a teacher.
His students admired, “He’s a man of music and art, and he teaches us through the art of rhetoric."
He’s no more in this world, but his educational work continues to shine in their memories. He will be remembered for his teachings, which will motivate people throughout the world because his values and virtues, which guide humanity, received validation from all the world's pathfinders.
They pay tribute, saying, “Rambilas, a great teacher and our pathfinder, a son of Manmati and Ramratan, born on 2nd May 1940, who married Suryakali, died on 23rd February 2026 at 2:30 p.m., passed away, leaving behind his five sons: Radharaman, Arbind, Arun, Kulshreshtha, and Ravi Prakash, is a great loss of education, teaching, mankind and the world. He demonstrated exceptional knowledge, which he used to enlighten every person who came to him for guidance. We feel deep sorrow over his death, and we request the Almighty to bring his soul eternal rest in heaven. His legacy will inspire all mankind from generation to generation. The world pays respect to this exceptional human being through millions of greetings[GJ13] …”
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