The Coastal Bliss…. Mangaluru Course

Though I studied in Manipal, I had certainly forgotten a lot about the coastal belt. It was a reminder to me that the memory, unless is very aware does not record the reaction of every sense too…
So when I landed in Mangalore for a course in Yenopaya College, it was sticky, hot, humid and yet extremely beautiful…. 
Tashika ( Dr. Tashika, MD, Oral Medicine) was the first face I met. The energy this lean, beautiful and v. intelligent seva warrior has was the first thing I began to be infected with. It is amazing how she had worked out a schedule that easily balanced her home and seva. And since she was the staff at Yenopaya Dental College, she had worked every inch of herself, single handedly to make this Yes!+ happen. And the results were definitely showing loud and clear!
We began the course on 3rd May. We had 18 doctors, all of different colours, heights, intellects and yet all very special in their own way.
Innocence, energy, willingness to learn, dedication and such a cute little bundle of joy is the descrption of Mumin. He would sit in the front row and bombard us with questions all the time.
Manvi was this sincere, straight, caring, responsible and very eager to make things happen person.
From that course on,whenever I feel low I am going to think of two people-Maria, Binsia and Ameena. Maria is such a fighter with amazing high spirits, humble, lovely as ever and so enthusiastic. And Binsia- Never say never attitude, such amazing courage, care and an undying smile. Ameena has such an amazing flexibility, conviction, strength and a total willingness to do all that is needed to do good.
It was easy to see that even in a group of nearly similar ages, some of us in a very unspoken way include many in their circle of family. Aleena is one such person.I have seen so much love, belongingness, care, concern and leadership.
Heena is the epitome of simplicity, sensitivity with sensibility, softness and strength backed by understanding. It was lovely to see a beautiful blend of maturity and lightness coming from one person.
We also had a Prince cutness- not by looks but by the innocence, with us. Jijo is an honest, such a joyful and yet v balanced little chap. Very solemnly even after the course, he promised us to continue with being vegetarian. 
Nasleena is one of those with a smile to cherish, energy and enthusiasm to learn from and an openness that easily invites all.
The really silent ones in the course were Nimitha and Noor. Nimitha-a dynamite of positive energy( was saw that on the last day of the course ;) ),it was a wonder to see such silence and yet so much focus .
Noor Fathima is a very pleasant, pleasing, simple girl. It is inspiring to see her working hard at discovering all that she can do with utmost sincerity.
Being Post Graduates Pallavi and Tim, were so easy to mingle with. Pallavi is dedicated with a Capital D, a student whose eagerness would easily make any teacher stretch his or her limits.
Tim is a very patient, honest, ready to learn, grow person.
The real baby of the entire class was little Sabna. Soft, child like, ever smiling,very simple girl who very mischievously enjoyed the workshop with all of us.
Raghav is an amazing person to co-teach with. He has been a guide, friend and a student to me through those days.
Chetan as a volunteer was also a treat for me. I enjoyed pulling his leg as much as I am in awe of his hardwork during the entire course. Santu would travel from far away just be there for those few hours and ensure she give her best.

Obeida mam was also wonderful person I came across. The diversity of her knowledge and simplicity of her existence was a learning experience.

Again and again, it is so beautiful to see how much knowledge connects us all.
Different people from different places of different religions and different ages, yet, bonding together.
What can be more meaningful than this? :)