From IIM Ahmedabad To Happiness

Author(s): Vijay K Jain
Publisher: Vikalp Printers

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CHAPTER EIGHT
Knowledge Is The Key
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cquisition of the detailed knowledge of the process of self-realization is a must; without right knowledge nothing but confusion can be expected as a result of our actions. It is the chart which is intended to furnish an accurate description of the path to be traversed, of the obstacles to be encountered on the way, and of the means to be employed to steer clear of them. Mastery over one's destiny cannot be acquired except by the doing of the right thing at the right moment. But the selection of the right thing and the right moment is not possible by dependence on chance, that is, without the knowledge of what is right and what is not so. It follows, therefore, that knowledge is a condition precedent to the obtainment of true bliss.
Knowledge exists in consciousness; it really arises from within, and education is merely its drawing forth from the depths of consciousness. Many of the past sages and prophets were quite innocent of the art of reading and writing, and yet some of us still marvel at their knowledge and insight. This definitely goes to show that knowledge needs self-meditation and concentration to rise to the surface. Wherever there is concentration of thought,
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