Sunday, January 3, 2016

Vidya Dadati Vinayam...

A life, well-devoted to the welfare of others, for the upliftment of the most vulnerable section, is a life well-spent. When we help others, raise them up, give them a hand in times of need, that is something which gives us satisfaction, which gives us the meaning of  the life.

Compassion  costs nothing, but it gives a generous satisfaction to others, to ourselves, they feel loved. Its a fulfilment to humanity. I know there are n numbers of books on this and people do read them. They give their feedback on the books, write appreciation notes to them, but how many of us implement it in our own life?

I don't want to give gyan on this. But when i see so called well-educated, well-read and well-travelled people treating poor, illiterate and vulnerable people like a dog, i feel pity for those educated people. If nothing, then at least they can talk humbly. A little respect to those people would not harm you. Compassion, care and respect have became so bookish that people almost convinced themselves that they are not practical words at all!! There is a Sanskrit shlok: 'Vidya dadati vinayam' (Education gives one humility). If educated people are not humble, then there is no meaning of their education.

I want to do my bit...