The Importance of Knowledge

INSIGHTS OF THE WISE “Here was buried Thomas Jefferson… father of the University of Virginia” Knowledge is the greatest treasure. This is one of the great truths of life. For those who have learnt the importance of knowledge, even the presidentship of the USA will appear lacking in significance. Knowledge is the only branch of human existence which, having no outer limits, never becomes tedious for man. There is no field in which it cannot be put to use. It gives man a keen awareness, which helps him to discover the world, and enables him to understand things in depth. Knowledge, the currency with which you can buy everything in this world, is what sets man’s feet upon the high road to success. Knowledge is the key to all progress—for both individuals and nations. Whoever possesses knowledge, it is as if they have everything. On February 5, 1987, Mr. Abdul Rahman Antulay (Barristerat-Law and former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, who died in 2014) recounted an incident. Around 1954, when he was a law student at the Council of Legal Education in London, his English professor shared this story during a lecture while explaining a legal issue. A large industrial factory suddenly shut down. The engineers tried to restart it but were unsuccessful. Finally, a renowned expert was called in. He arrived, examined the factory, and inspected its machines. Then he paused at