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Dr.
Wazahat
Hussain
I joined D.A.V. College Dehra Dun as a student of B. Sc. 1 year
in 1955 and was lucky to have a teacher like Prof. Som Deva
Sharma, He taught me Plant Taxonomy - a most disliked subject in
Botany -- but he taught in such an interesting way that I grew
interest and truly speaking what I am today and what I had
achieved in my long career of almost 40 years is all due his
blessings, love affection, guidance and encouragement all the
time.
In 1985, when I was appointed a member of Unani Pharmacopoeia
Committee, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of
India, New Delhi, as an expert for the authentic identification
of plants, I reached Dehra Dun and paid a visit to him. He was
very happy and gave me some important tips. Further, when I was
inducted in Ayuryeda Siddha, Unani Technical Advisory Board (ASUTAB)
Ministry of Health; and F.W. New Delhi in 1991, he encouraged me
as usual and provided some useful tips.
As a matter of fact I was always in his touch and my every visit
to him acted as a catalyst and boosted my career.
I
can’t forget the day when I visited Dehra Dun along with 20
students of B.Sc. (Final) on an
educational tour. On phone I informed him that I was in Dehra
Dun along with my students and wished to visit him. He, being a
very large hearted person, told me to come along with all the
students. He and respected Madam Sharma, arranged a grand At
Home for us
Not only this, but to my surprise he brought a copy of the book
entitled 'Orchid Flora of North West Himalaya' and presented it
to me and to my luck he wrote a note on the cover page
"Presented to Wazahat Husain - one of my best disciples"
although I never deserved such a remark but it was his greatness
and large heartedness to encourage his students. I still have
the book as one of the biggest and most valuable treasure of my
life.
He is no more with us but his teachings and moral values will
always be the guiding force for all of us. May Almighty God
grant peace to his noble soul peace and give us the courage to
face this hard time. |
