Talents of
Wisdom – Dr. TN Chugh
SIRSA NEWS
24 December, 2016
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Talents of Wisdom
Wisdom is the ability to think and act on using
knowledge, observations, mental assumptions and experience. It also depicts the
quality of an individual to perform with righteous judgment, intelligence and
additional faculty. According to Oxford dictionary, Wisdom is the capacity of
just going rightly in matters relating to life and conduct, soundness of
judgment in the choice of means and in practical affairs opposite to folly. The
psychologists suggest that wisdom involves a combination of knowledge, deep
understanding and even tolerance for the uncertainties (ups and downs) of life.
It brings good awareness and sense of balance. The concept of sapience is
derived from a word of Latin language ‘Sapienta’ which means Wisdom. A few more
synonyms related to wisdom are, sagacity, intelligence, perception, acuity,
discernment, prudence, circumspection, perspicuity, insight etc. Knowing yourself is the beginning of wisdom.
Knowledge and Wisdom:
1.
Knowledge is mainly perceived through study, observation and
investigation. The ability acquire knowledge effectively helps to enhance the
status of wisdom because it is utilized in practical and productive manner.
Both are inter-linked, as the qualities of wisdom become exponential due to
practical applications of knowledge. Although, knowledge is mostly generated
from external sources of books, teaching, computers, video, pictures etc., but
wisdom can be mainly determined through internal sources of introspective thoughts,
analysis, resolutions and repeated judgments.
2.
Wisdom perceives clearly with righteous thinking to apply the correct and
lasting schemes of knowledge for progress and prosperity of life.
3.
If certain aspects of knowledge can help in earning, spending and saving
money, wisdom can manage its impacts on the quality and future of life.
4.
Knowledge provides means to seek pleasure and happiness. Wisdom explains
that true delight is not obtained from things or situations but it comes from
within.
5.
Knowledge is information and confident understanding of a subject with the
ability to use it for a specific purpose. Wisdom is quality to make righteous judgment
and decision gained through repeated experiences in life.
6.
Wisdom governs choice and chase of knowledge, communication and affinity.
It is also related to introspection, ‘who we are and what we do’?
7.
Wisdom defines and refines our character in addition to learning,
reflection and logical thoughts.
Attempts to Acquire
Wisdom:
The wisdom comes from personal experience that makes
the mind vibrant. The information gained from books or simple learning counts
little, unless it is supplemented with long and variable observation, serious
thinking and proper evidences. Wisdom is essential for people of every section
belonging various disciplines, men and women, businessmen, officials, lawyers,
teachers, players, coaches, medical experts and many more.
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Traditionally, the teachers take the responsibility to build the character
and wisdom.
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The parents and eminent persons of community tend to share their
experiences and skills.
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Learn through quality literature which is in addition to specified books
prescribed for syllabi.
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Visit places of historical importance.
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Attend seminars and debates on
substantial topics organized by prominent institutions.
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Try to establish links with talented and experienced officials.
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There is misconception that wisdom can be acquired lot of experience in
aged persons. Actually wisdom emerges from thoughtful reflection on learning, gained
from deep and varied personal observations. For instance, intelligent persons
secure success in competitive examinations of high status (IAS, IPS, IRS, IFS
in India) at the age of about 28-years. Likewise, the master degree of medicine, law,
engineering, administration etc. can be achieved at this age. Therefore, the
exact connection between age and wisdom should not be doubtful. Do not wait
until you are old beyond 55-years.
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Advance your own objectives but also search ways and means to benefit others.
There is no doubt that wise person’s offer good advice to others and make
better choices themselves.
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Analyze the existing regulations instead of accepting as these have always
been. Try to explore better path through practical experience.
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Concentrate more on positive aims and objectives along with pleasure.
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We can gain knowledge from our teachers to do the best in our life but
wisdom is not a product of schooling but of a lifelong attempt to acquire it.
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We are made wise not only through recollection of our past, but the
responsibility for our future.
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According to the philosophical concept of Confucius, we may learn wisdom,
first by reflection which is noblest; second by imitation which is easiest;
third by experience which is bitterest.
The views of Insight:
The insight denotes the ability to clearly perceive
deep qualities of mind (thoughts and actions).it is the deeper perception of
life, knowledge and wisdom. According to Hindu religion, wisdom reflects the
state of mind and soul where a person achieves liberation. Many worship ‘Ganesh
Ji’ as god and ‘Sarswati’ as goddess of knowledge. They believe that ‘truth’ is
the basis of all creations. In other words, a person with self awareness is
wise, who witnesses the total creation in all its facts and forms. The people
realize through righteous behavior and peaceful living with delight, their true
relations and benevolence with the sole creator ‘Divine Lord’. Do not always
believe in conversion rather concentrate on inversion.
Benefits of Wisdom:
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An ounce of wisdom is better than tons of knowledge.
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Wisdom is the disposition to decide about the righteous actions for any
task.
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It improves the qualities of knowledge through good judgment and
experience.
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It confirms the basis of sensible and wise thinking developed within a
specified society or period.
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Gain confidence and social status.
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Wisdom reflects the state of purity and peace of mind.
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Virtues appear from good deeds and wisdom from a pure and peaceful mind.
One requires the light of wisdom and guidance of virtue to lead a safe and
happy living.
The Real Talent :
Knowledge is familiarity, awareness or understanding
of someone or something such as facts, information, description or skills which
are acquired through education, experience, perceiving, learning or discovery.
It can be theoretical or practical understanding of any subject. Whereas,
according to Adiana Koulias, wisdom can be acquired with the eyes of faith, we
come to recognize the drop of divinity residing in our own souls through hidden
master. Conceit is self given, be careful; fame is man given, be grateful;
talent is God given, be humble.
There is neither eternal misery nor happiness in the
world. He who has left the deepest grief is best able experience supreme
happiness. Until the day the God will design to bless the fortune to man, the
human wisdom is contained in hard work, wait and hope. The Divine power does
not seem to look over diplomas, degrees or medals but for the virtuous
qualities of humanity and submission to meditation. Let us pray, to grant us
the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, courage to change the
things we can and wisdom to realize the difference.
Contributed by: Dr. Triloki Nath Chugh.
Co-ordinator,
Shah Satnam Ji Educational Institutions, Dera Sacha Sauda, Sirsa (Haryana,
India ).
The writer is an eminent former Professor of Zoology; he has
more than 3 decades of teaching experience in various colleges of KUK and is
presently Co-ordinator, Shah Satnam Ji Educational Institutions, DSS, Sirsa. He
can be reached on his Mobile No:+91-94160 48789 and email: trilokichugh@gmail.com . Dr
Chugh has published many Zoology research papers; Guided several M.Phil
students for research; M.Sc. Secured 2nd Position BITS PILANI
1968; Gold Medalist in French Diploma 1981 KUK; Prinicipal at SSS Boys College
for 7 years.
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