Kolkata,

19 October 20××

Sir,

Last week I was offered a role in a film. I was very happy as I had always wanted to be known as a good actor. I was very particular that there should be dialogues in my role. But to my utter distress, there was only a monosyllable ‘Oh !’ which I considered to be a trivial utterance to be made. Suddenly, I was reminded of you and your advice that one should never consider any role below one’s dignity. Each small word uttered has its own importance. I was filled with enthusiasm and started rehearsing the word. I realised that the single word also contained a gold mine of meaning. Your advice ‘‘that each word of the dialogue is like a fruit in a tree and an actor must know how to pluck the fruit, get the essence and serve it to the satisfaction of his audience’’ made me put more feelings into that word. I took it as an ultimate challenge and my attempt emerged out as a successful performance. The pleasures and satisfaction derived from it was priceless. I left the place without taking the payment as I had achieved a deep contentment.

This all was because of your guidance and advice. It was at that moment that I realised why people say that your guru is your mentor. He should always be given the place next to God. It is only the teacher who can guide you to the path of success and happiness. Your words, your advice has changed me and my life. I owe my success to you. I thank you from the core of my heart for making my dream come true. 

Yours sincerely,

Patol Babu