Three Idiots: All is Well What is wrong with being number 2? Tuesdays with Morrie.

. This question may be a fine description of the values shown in the movie, Three Idiots. It is a deeply moving story about the life of three Indian engineering students named Farhan, Raju and Rancho. Farhan, on one hand, obeyed his parents, especially his dad, all his life. He took up engineering because it was his dads dream although he really wanted to be a wildlife photographer. Raju, on the other hand, was a remarkable student in his early school years but he succumbed to his fears which made him 2nd to the last in college. Their lives changed when they met an extraordinary man who became their roommate. And his name is Rancho. Those who watched the movie may state that Rancho was the one who brings enlightenment. Yes most of the time that was true. Without the complicated circumstances in Farhans and Rajus lives, Rancho would not be able to teach the viewers about life. Without the people who need illumination, his guidance would not be that appreciated. Its like lighting a candle in broad daylight. In this essay, I would group the values I have learned from Rancho into three: (a) The light Rancho to Farhan, (b) How Raju became free from his fears, and (c) Rancho and his view on Education. A. The light Rancho shed to Farhan Farhans life was dictated by his father from the day he was born. When he saw that he was a boy, he said: Hes going to be an engineer. And that came true. It was Rancho who discovered Farhans potential and passion in photography but his dad discouraged him because his grades went down (but still it was in the 90% rank). Rancho believed in Farhan and made him believe in his potentials, too. Because of Rancho, Farhan started to pursue what he wanted and not what his dad wanted. Many times in our life, we are like that. Most of the time, we say, Im so sad for I only got 80 in a 100-item exam. We bother with the results too much that we tend to forget about the blessings we have just received. We frequently complain that we could not see the things that matter more: our passion, the things that make us happy, or the things that enlighten us. Moreover, we also needed others to believe in us before we finally believe in ourselves. Nobody knows what our future will be. Thus, believe and say: All is well! B. How Raju became free from his fears Raju, although Hindi, resembled the way Christians behave in times of need; he prays and spends a fortune in prayer rings. Yes, one should not cease praying; its an honourable act. However, Raju surrendered to his fears and let them eat him whole. Praying without letting go of your fears is praying halfheartedly. Furthermore, it is praying without faith. Good thing Rancho motivated Raju to believe in himself and to let go of his fears. Everybody, regardless of his/her religion, should always keep in mind that no lucky charms or prayer rings could solve ones problems. Get rid of your doubts, worries and uncertainties and keep in mind the saying Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa. Lastly, if confusion prevails, knock sense in your heart and mind by saying: All is well!

C. Rancho and his view on Education and on Life Ranchoddas, or Phunsukh Wangdu, is a symbol for the ideal learner. He has a rare passion for acquiring knowledge; hes like a sponge that keeps on absorbing everything. Also, he loves what hes doing. He loves engineering so much that he enjoys everything and not once did he complain. Moreover, he did not compete for ranking in school; for him, the race did not matter. He said, "Pursue excellence, and success will follow, pants down!" While most of his contemporaries went to college for a degree, and with the belief that no degree meant no plum job, no pretty wife, no credit card, no social status, none of this mattered to him. He was in college for the joy of learning; he never cared if he was first or last. Every student should aim to have at least a portion of his enthusiasm in education. Furthermore, his philosophies in life holds true for every soul in this planet. Optimism is hard to acquire but according to him, our hearts are easily fooled, so in every tribulation, just whisper, All is well. If only all of us were like him, our country, and even our world, could be a place of peace and harmony. Three idiots is a very touching movie that talks about passions, purposes, dreams, and in a broader dimension, about life, education, religion, family, and friendship. Basically, it talks about the things that matter. How you listen to your heart. How you find who you really are, your value, and what is the most important thing for you. And more importantly, live life to the fullest. Live it to the extent that whenever you encounter a tribulation, run like the wind and say: All is well!