Memories

With a heavy heart and teary eyes, I write this memoir for our respected and beloved Tiwary Sir. I could never ever imagine that I would be writing a note in his memory. How could such a cheerful person be alas gone away so soon. It is still hard for me to believe that Sir is no more.rnWith Sir being gone, I have lost my academic inspiration. Sir’s belief in me and his support guided me to achieve milestones that would have been impossible or better said unimaginable. I was a feeble yet confident girl from Bihar with lots of dreams in my eyes, when I had entered JNU in the year 2000. It was Sir’s determination and confidence in me that encouraged me later to pursue PhD at Seoul National University and successfully complete it.rnHe guided me like a teacher, scolded like a father, giggled at jokes like a friend and inspired me like a legend. I miss you, Sir. We all students do!!!

Honestly I didnt have an opportunity to meet Tiwari Sir, but yes, I work with Mrs Pushpa Tiwari Madam. Learnt lot of Korean words and really a great experience of working with her and her team.rnThank you Pushpa Madam....

Dilip Bhai had been our mentor and role model , when we joined JNU . We were feeling intimidated, awed and unsecured , coming from small town of Bihar in Delhi . He taught us to feel confident and face the English rattling students with substance and elan . I remember his words , ‘ Bring quality and excellence to your learning, form and expression will follow automatically’ . He taught us how to draw strength from being together and following one’s heart in choosing personal and professional life . We miss you badly, Dilip Bhai . We shall always cherish your guidance and fond memories.

I was a student of Tiwari sir during my B.A.Hons (2002-2005) .rnHe had a very unique style of teaching. He was extremely quick in identifying the areas of improvement in his students and accordingly he used to change his teaching method. His unique method helped every students to excel in Korean language.rnI still remember on 3rd Or 4th day he asked me why I am so introvert ?. And from that day onwards not only he helped me learning lKorean lang but also develop as a better human being.rnDuring a normal conversation we came to know that he was a NCC cadet and was awarded best cadet as well by the president of India. He was so down to earth. Indeed a motivating force...

I have unforgettable memories of the time spent with Mr D.K. Tiwari who was like my elder brother, it would be rather more appropriate if I say that, he was more than a brother and more than a friend. A friend in the sense that we would exchange all kinds of gossips from rubbish to sensible things of life and elder brother in the sense that he acted like my guardian and showered limitless affections on me. His untimely departure from this world is a great and irreparable loss to me

" दिल्लीपप्पा (lovingly) " I used to call in my childhood.rnYou were the first member of my family who reached to the peak of the your carrier and till then no one succeed like you in my family. U thought us to learn many lessions about diligence , hardwork, and patience to thrive gain and achieve dreams. I couldn't spend so much time with you & dadaji that I really repent so hard.rnWhen I recall your memories, I remember those days( 2001 --- 2004) when mobile phones were barely used by anyone,you had one heavy Nokia mobile phone. Papa would took me & my sister to pipal chowk at PCO for calling you at about 8 pm on weekends . He would call you for max 3 - 4 mins (because those days calls charges were high) to tell you all bulletins of baswariya and get your all your updates. At the end papa passed receiver to me & babli for pranam and you always blessed with 'khush raho" , "mann se padho" like words .rnOne day, You told us, "I are coming in december". I took long breath and hesitancy requested for"SHIVAM'S BLUE CYCLE " and he without any thought, said "ha ha lete aaunga".rnAnd you brought us that cycle.rnEvery one was happy in bettiah except SHIVAM(haha). There are many stories about you I always listen here. I remember some of themrn:-rn1. In your childhood you & my papa went to Dr Dada ji's meeting without clothes and said that we had not clothes. Dadaji bought you new clothes and the sent both of you back to home . 2. Second one is chai story. You had told dadaji that keep chai in your pocket you would consume it later. Lovely talk is dada ji kept chai in his pocket. He never thought about clothes & your sillyness that ware very lovely. 3.Third one in dipawali you arrange movie name "RAMLAL JHAMLAL" for 2 paisa/per person etc. & After collecting all money you and all siblings enjoyed Dipawali.rnThere are many of stories but I tried to collect some of them . At last I would add one more thing that I learnt from you to live a life with focused, down to earth, and simply full the purpose of life. You are not with us, you left us too earlyrnThat's not fair dilli papa . But I internally miss you . Your as like son ,rnVicky.

"Next to parents, teachers may be the most influential figures we'll ever have in our lives." These lines truly I would like to dedicate to My inspiration, my mentor & My God Prof. DK Tiwari, Sir, There are lots of things to tell here on your salutation and greatness, but the truth what I admire the most is.. there would have no future of me without your guidance... Thank you for making me valuable under your excellence. WE ALWAYS MISS YOU & LOVE YOU...

Dilip I remember is the one whom I knew from our school days in Bettiah, an ever-smiling chum with a strong sense of humour. Despite several difficult phases in life, he would remain his jovial self. He left too early leaving a void for us. It is often said people don’t leave, they just get etched in our memories. He is with us in our memories.🙏🙏

A wonderful friend who was always cheerful and jovial. Very helpful and who struggled to reach to the height on his own merit. His loss was a great loss for us at such an early age. We always Cherish his memories and will always be there. Special mention of Pushpa who faced the great loss with courage and carried his legacy forward and handed over the baton to the next generation. God Bless them in fulfilling their dreams.All the best.

I know (Dilip) Tiwari Sir as one of the pioneers of Korean Studies in India. He was truly an outstanding teacher and a good human being. His passion for teaching and for promoting Korean language in India was tremendous. He commanded respect from the students as well as colleagues across disciplines. He was always ready to help the students not only academically but personally and financially also. I fondly remember his smiling face and his humour which were the true reflections of his positivity and his inner self.rnEven he is not present in this world now, but I am sure he would be happy to see the growth of Korean Studies in India which he had nurtured so passionately. I, on behalf of the Centre as well as on my own behalf, pay my utmost respect to him. I congratulate all his well wishers for taking up this meaningful initiative to treasure his memories.rnRavikeshrnProfessor & ChairpersonrnCKS, SLL&CS

वो सामने तो ना थे मगर उनका साया जरूर था,rnउनका हाथ थामा तो ना था मगर एहसास जरूर था,rnआगे तो हम बढ़ चले है मगर उनका साथ रहना भी जरूरी था।।

Sir is and will always be a part of our good memories. Graduating days are the formative years of one's life and I am glad that we had the luck of being in the crafting hands of Tiwari sir in those days. In the short span (it will always be short no matter how much time we spent together) we spent with him, we shared a lot of memories but most importantly we learned life lessons. Now that I professionally strive to do what he so effortlessly did, I remember these three lessons that he taught us through his actions: 1. Lessons are not memorised. They are learnt by repetition. You don't repeat things enough and it will gradually fade out of your memory. Everything sir taught us is still fresh in my memory. The repetitive usage of the lesson undoubtedly seemed monotonous to us as students. But now as we look back, we realise that we haven't forgotten anything that sir taught us. 2. The betterment of the institute is much more important that your own profiteering. We have all known how sir has fought for the institute without bothering about how it will hamper his own reputation in the eyes of the mighty and powerful. 3. Your ego and the students' welfare are two completely disconnected things and should remain in two parallel worlds. They should not meet at any point of time. Students' welfare was sir's top priority and we have learned that not through his words but through his actions. Everytime I do something for my students, deep down I know that this is a legacy that has been passed on to me by sir. Sir, we do not mourn, we smile back at all the memories and all the life lessons that you gave us. I feel there cannot be a better gift for the person who wore a smile on his face, always. THANK YOU SIR.