17-year-old Irfan, the son of farm laborer Salauddin from Chandauli district in Uttar Pradesh, has achieved remarkable success by topping the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Sanskrit Shiksha Parishad Board's Uttar Madhyama-II (class 12) exams with an impressive score of 82.71%. Irfan's achievement is even more notable as he is the only Muslim student among the top 20 scorers in both class 10 and 12 exams.

Salauddin, a proud father, reminisces about his decision to enroll Irfan in the Sampurnanand Sanskrit Government School, motivated by his desire to provide his son with an education despite their financial limitations. As a farm laborer earning a meager daily wage, Salauddin could only afford a school with affordable fees, and the Sampurnanand Sanskrit school was their beacon of hope, with an annual fee ranging from Rs 400-500.

Irfan's passion for Sanskrit blossomed from his very first day in school. Salauddin fondly recalls his son's unwavering dedication to his studies, never complaining about their modest living conditions or basic amenities.

Salauddin firmly believes that language and religion should not be intertwined, emphasizing that anyone can excel in any language regardless of their background. As a graduate himself, he recognizes the importance of education and fully supports Irfan's aspirations. With a remarkable command of the Sanskrit language in both speech and writing, Irfan plans to pursue Shastri (equivalent to BA) and Acharya (equivalent to MA) degrees, with the ultimate goal of becoming a Sanskrit teacher.

Irfan’s story stands as an inspiring testament to the potential that lies within each individual, transcending societal expectations in the pursuit of knowledge and dreams.