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## Deepradrushti: The Gem-like Example of Intellect, Knowledge, and Asamoh Karma
**(379)** **Meaning:** "Intellect" is that which relies on sense objects. "Knowledge" is that which is derived from scriptures (or tradition). And "Asamoh" is that knowledge which is accompanied by righteous conduct.
**Analysis:**
**(1)** The intellect relies on sense objects. The object perceived by the senses becomes the subject of the intellect. The understanding that arises from the senses is the intellect-based knowledge. For example, seeing a pilgrim inspires the intellect to think about pilgrimage. This is intellect-based understanding. There is no understanding of the nature of the pilgrimage itself, only the thought, "How good it would be to go on pilgrimage, seeing others going there."
**(2)** Knowledge is derived from scriptures. The understanding that arises from scriptures or the deceased is knowledge-based understanding. For example, the knowledge of the rituals of pilgrimage comes from scriptures. What is a pilgrimage? What is the nature of a pilgrimage? How to perform a pilgrimage? These rituals are known from scriptures. The pilgrimage is a means to cross the ocean of existence. There are different types of pilgrimages: material, geographical, temporal, and emotional. What kind of humility, discernment, devotion, respect, and honor should be shown towards them? All these rituals are explained in detail by the scriptures.
**(3)** And this knowledge, accompanied by righteous conduct, is called Asamoh or "Bodharaj" (King of Understanding). The knowledge acquired through scriptures is understood. Acting accordingly with that knowledge is the Asamoh, the gem in the bondage, the Bodharaj, the king of understanding. Thus, intellect is the understanding through the senses, knowledge is the understanding through scriptures, and Asamoh is the understanding accompanied by righteous conduct. And therefore, there is a difference in their fruits. Intellect is based on sense objects, knowledge is based on scriptures, Asamoh is based on good deeds. These three indicate the difference in their fruits. - Shri Ye Da. Sa. 4-16.
**Thus, their characteristics are systematically explained, and the text provides a suitable example:**
**"Rattnopalambhatajnanatatprayadi yathakramam |**
**Ihodarhanam sadhu jneyam buddhyadisiddhaye || 122 ||"**
**Explanation:**
**Snepastam:** The knowledge of the gem from the general is the intellect that relies on sense objects.
**Tadjnana:** The knowledge of the gem from scriptures is the knowledge of the gem.
**TabEyaadidhi:** The attainment of the gem, etc., is Asamoh, due to its understanding-based nature.
**Yathamam:** Thus, in this order, in the subject of intellect,
**Udarhanam:** The example is good (correct), due to its ability to achieve the desired meaning.
**Sadhu:** Therefore, it is said, "Shaikam yuddhwalisiddhaye" - to understand the meaning of intellect, knowledge, and Asamoh.