In English
Out of these two, what is meant by education? It is apparently of two kinds – worldly education and spiritual education. It is possible to enjoy temporal as well as transcendental experiences out of education. Worldly studies are what we are learning normally. The purpose of education is construed as getting degrees, coveting high-flying jobs and possessing comforts. All these vocations, starting from a cleaner up to the Prime Minister, can be termed (Non-education). It is clear that all these mundane studies are undertaken for the sake of livelihood. Are we supposed to live for the sake of food, or is it for the sake of life? We must realise that food is for the sake of life, but life is not meant for the sake of food. This secular education is meant for livelihood only. Then what is this non-secular education? It is (education pertaining to ). Really speaking, (education) is only meant for the knowledge about and not for worldly talents. The education that enlightens about is known as . This education links us to the (the Supreme Soul). This integration is what is called man’s divinity. For this kind of divinity to be experienced, we need some kinds of education, no doubt. But we will not derive any happiness due to cheap type of education. They lead us to some kinds of suspicions and detractions. Does man’s karmic fulfilment depend on the physical atmosphere? It is not at all dependent on this. His fulfilment depends on the strength of qualities and sacredness. The root causes for a transcendental and happy life are the qualities like character and renunciation. It is not long life, but divine life that is desirable. Therefore we must seek education for developing qualities such as the above.