Knowledge is the outcome of information.
Persistent assimilation of knowledge results in wisdom.
Plato says, “No amount of factual information
would make ordinary man into educated or ‘virtuous’ man unless something is
awakened in him, an innate ability to live the life of the soul.”
Wisdom does not comprise pieces of disconnected
information in isolation; rather, it arises when we logically analyse the given
information and apply it to solve practical issues. A synthesis of theoretical
and practical knowledge alone leads to viveka, wisdom. Wisdom lies not only in
knowing right from wrong but in practicing what is right or good , and avoid what
is wrong or bad. Our conduct is the sole arbiter of our being wise or
otherwise. However literate a person may be, if he lacks wisdom – if he is
vivekashunya – he is uneducated.
Wisdom makes us realize that uniformity is
unnatural and its attainment is impossible. Wisdom leads to harmonious
development of an individual. It leads to illumination of the heart and
cultivation of the imagination. It trains us to decide all issues with
equanimity, calmness, with composure and with good judgment.
Wisdom as Bhagavad gita asserts, makes us
enlightened, as who “acts without attachment. A wise person does not create disturbance
in the beliefs of the ignorant”. This leads to peace with oneself and peace in
the society, which lays the foundation of a peaceful world order.
Be blissful.
S.SEKAR
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