The advice given by Vedic teachers to young departing children, after
their schooling are exalted are, "'Revere your mother as
God', 'May your father be God' and 'May your Teacher be your
God'; 'Speak the Truth and Act Righteously, Do not adopt
other ways'."
Engage yourselves in such activities, that will
promote your progress. By devoted service to parents, and
consistent adherence to Truth, several great souls, including Rama and
Harishchandra have made themselves immortal. By means of right
conduct, common people exalted themselves to the position of World
Teachers. Hence, every bit of this advice, given to pupils, is highly powerful and
relevant.
-Divine Discourse,
Vidya Vahini.