Igniting the flame of knowledge!


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Ultimate Truth!

On what subject(s) are you an authority?

Ah, the esteemed poet Bhartrhari has already addressed this in his renowned Nitishatakam, so I must defer to his wisdom.

यदा किञ्चिज्ज्ञोऽहं द्विप इव मदान्ध: समभवं तदा सर्वज्ञोऽस्मीत्यभवदवलिप्तं मम मन:।

यदा किञ्चित्किञ्चिद्बुधजनसकाशादवगतं तदा मूर्खोऽस्मीति ज्वर इव मदो मे व्यपगत:॥

Meaning – When my knowledge was limited, pride blinded me like an elephant in rut. My mind was swollen with arrogance, convinced of my omniscience. However, through the company of wise men, I gradually realized the depth of my ignorance. My pride melted away like a fever, revealing my true folly.

Thus, realizing that you know nothing is the ultimate truth!


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