Something happened in the fifth-grade class that left everyone rolling in the aisles with laughter. Their teacher was known for his serious nature and often reminded the students, “Discipline is the most important thing in class.”
That day, he began with a simple question. “Tell me, which is the fastest animal?”
Pintu immediately stood up and said, “Sir, my elder brother!”
The teacher looked surprised. “How is that?”
Pintu replied confidently, “Sir, he runs so fast that the moment he sees his homework, he disappears!”
A wave of soft laughter spread across the classroom.
Trying to maintain order, the teacher asked another question. “All right, tell me—where does the sun rise from?”
Golu stood up and answered, “Sir, from the terrace in front of my house.”
The teacher held his forehead in disbelief.
He continued, “If I tell you that two plus two equals five, what will you do?”
Chintu quickly responded, “Sir, I won’t argue because I want to pass.”
Even the teacher couldn’t help smiling at that answer.
Just then, Bunty from the back bench added, “Sir, if mathematics is so important, there should be addition and subtraction in weddings too.”
The teacher raised his eyebrows. “What do you mean?”
Bunty replied, “Sir, at weddings people add expenses a lot but subtract very little.”
This time, the whole class burst into loud laughter.
After things settled down, the teacher said seriously, “Now, a difficult question. If you meet a lion in the jungle, what will you do?”
Pintu stood up again and said, “Sir, I’ll immediately give my lunchbox to the lion so it doesn’t chase me.”
The class exploded with laughter. Some children were laughing so hard they almost fell off their benches. Even the teacher couldn’t control himself.
That day, along with their lessons, the students also learned the value of laughter. As the final bell rang, the teacher said warmly, “Remember, laughter is just as important as studies.”
While walking home, the children kept saying, “Rolling in the Aisles, the whole class truly had us rolling in the aisles!”
RAJEEV VERMA 