Some Memorable Episodes
When I was in the 7th standard, all schools were notified by the central government to teach First Aid - a popular initiative of Supreme Court judge, Mr. Jijibhai. Being very fond of books I purchased one on this subject from the market that was more comprehensive than the book supplied by the school. My father had always encouraged this kind of initiative in us. During the examination, my answers were more thorough than what was taught in class and I stood first in all of Myanmar. The doctor overseeing the exams wrote in his comments that this boy was the sharpest of all the students, and on his recommendations, the then British Governor Krokreen presented me with a gold medal in front of a large assembly. Values inculcated by my first teacher, my aunt who was virtuous and filled with Dhamma, especially her rebuke when I made fun of my teacher Kasu Sir, ensured that I grew more conscientious and focused more on my studies. As a result I always stood first in my class and became a favo
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