Learning Hindi... by KarmaSong
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This photo was taken in a modest school in the Indian state of Rajasthan, somewhere in the countryside between the cities of Jaipur and Jodhpur. For me as for the rest of the bunch of French visitors and friends I was travelling with, the vision of these children and teenagers squatting on the floor ( there wasn't a single desk and chair in the classrooms),studying, listening to the teacher with utmost silent respect, was a real shock. Far from the high standards of comfort and digital equipment of French schools, and away from the boisterous, unruly and disruptive behaviour of many young schoolkids in the western world, the concentration, motivation and thirst for knowledge of these young Indians spoke for themselves. Thanks to them, I have now a better view of what the words ' developing country ' and ' emerging market' mean.
These children learning Hindi and English are the children of the new world, as ours is aging and receding, economically speaking.I was told that India has 29 official languages by now, and several hundreds which are spoken though non-official. I saw for myself that the linguistic legacy of the British Empire may be officially acknowledged, but English is far from being the lingua franca of the Republic of India. I was also amazed by the way many Indians mix Hindi and English as they are talking to one another, which is after all, natural, as neither Hindi nor English are the native languages of most Indians.
Thank you very much for visiting my gallery and for your friendly and supportive comments on my last Indian pic. Please zoom in, and have a nice day!
Comments (48)
virginiese
La première chose qui frappe dans cette photo, c'est la beauté de la lumière. Ensuite, on pense que cette fille a bien de la chance de pouvoir étudier dans ce pays où les conditions de vie ne sont pas faciles. Une image qui devrait faire méditer nos élèves qui ne se rendent pas toujours compte de la chance qu'ils ont de nous "subir" au quotidien. Une excellente photo et une belle leçon en plus ! Bon retour sur Rendo !
Glendaw
What a precious photo. The humble surroundings are outstanding. The hunger to learn and expand their education is astounding. Thanks for sharing.
alanwilliams
this is a superb study of learning in progress. I have experience of working in a school in Tamil Nadu AND THE ENTHUSIASM TO LEARN IS A JOY TO BEHOLD.
MrsLubner
Outstanding photo. You captured the essence of situation and made it real to all of us.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
lyron
Very cool shot!!!
gaius
Il ne faut pas abuser des bonnes choses, dit-on...avec toi, pas de risque ! et pourtant que tes photos sont belles. Lumière superbe, cadrage parfait et, en bonus, une histoire, une leçon devrais-je dire. Je suis comblé.
Hendesse
Fantastic shot. Excellent perspective and wonderful light and mood.
blankfrancine
A fabulously illuminated composition, painter-like.A glimpse into a world most of us wil never experience first hand, Jean-Luc.
Leije
Je suis d'accord avec ton texte et la "soif de connaissances" qui manque dans nos pays ! Excellente et touchante photo !
Jean_C
Excellente image qui montre bien la concentration de ces élèves! C'est sur qu'en occident, cet intérêt pour apprendre a quelque peu disparu, ce qui est triste et dommageable pour l'avenir!
brewgirlca
Wow, this is a photo full of grace. You captured the moment of quiet concentration just perfectly. Your color balance, the play of light and shadows gives power to a serene scene. Your commentary is also engaging. The spoilt brats of the west, more concerned about access to u-tubes and video games, who almost celebrate their ignorance and lack of academic expertise will be dusted by these young Indians; they are the ones who will inheret the earth.
bebert
belle photo, bien vivante !!
magnus073
Jean-Luc, as always it is a true pleasure to see you post again my friend. This is one of those images that makes you stop in your tracks and contemplate everything around you. What strikes me most is the contrast between these children and the children of supposedly more modern societies. Your point about the respect and reverence they showed their teachers was noted and that is a quality to be emulated. These kids realize how fortunate they are to be able to learn, and really are taking it all in. Sadly so many of our students are spoiled and worried about how to skip class or what they need to be protesting next. Is it any wonder why scholastic standards in countries such as my own art on the decline while they are rapidly rising in countries like India. That is why I say to applaud these kids their parents and the teachers were obviously working hand-in-hand for all of their futures
MarciaGomes
Impressionante foto meu amigo,obrigado por nos mostrar este outro lado da cultura da Índia,muito diferente do resto do mundo,aqui vemos os jovens que querem aprender,diferentes dos jovens aqui do Brasil que tem todo um conforto nas salas de aula,mas são jovens indisciplinados,são violentos com os professores e com os colegas da escola,e não querem aprender nada,só querem saber de internet,celulares ,etc.... Amo a foto.+++++++++++5
jayfar
A wonderful candid shot of this child and her learning. Super photograph.
flavia49
fantastic picture
stolta
Very beautiful light in tihs image,Fantastic capture!!!!!!!!!
mgtcs
This is a truly marvelous image Jean-Luc, hight quality photo, precious moment!
npauling
Fabulous lighting to give this image a lovely richness. Our children really do not appreciate what they have been given when you compare them to these Indian children.
jocko500
wonderful
auntietk
The light is beautiful. A lovely photograph!
Umbetro38
your capture and Information about this situation is always very very interesting - and Friend it´s always good to see you and a quit thank you for your friendship here - Good bless you
rainbows
A wonderful capture that provides a glimpse into another world, dear Jean-Luc. Beautiful work. Hugs and Bisous galore. Diane. xx
carlx
Fanatstic photography, Jean-Luc!!!
Jay-el-Jay
A very good shot of this look at the emerging culture.The entire world is undergoing so many changes.
mariogiannecchini
Fantastic shot !!! Wonderful capture , dear friend !
VEDES
Excellent creation!!!!
Richardphotos
English and Tagalog in the Philippines are mixed also as well Spanish. outstanding capture.quite candid
kbrog
Wonderful capture! :)