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Learning is a continuous process; no human born can say that he has complete knowledge of all. Knowledge is ocean and what we know is just a drop in it or may be for some mugs fill. To a serious seeker there is scope for learning even in his deathbed. I know-it-all attitude is the hindrance to know more. If a person is about to tell about some incidence or place this I know-it-all attitude rushes in and make us tell that we already know it hampering the process of getting knowledgeable. I know-it-all attitude nurtures arrogance.
Why is it that we have such an attitude????????
An individual with such a negative attitude thinks that could get an edge over his colleagues or friends and could get him an upper hand. In reality with such attitude he will be missing some vital information that could be of help to him. This attitude is the boon of self pampering and also lack of humility. Sometimes may also be a situation to put down other person through implications. And even more dangerous is the attitude of thinking that there is nothing more to read and learn.
To a serious seeker there is even more to understand after knowing the subject to get clarity. There are forums such as this for a seeker to let the views and responses to make him understand better. It is a great opportunity for a seeker to interact with fellow seekers and master and get their views and polish his thoughts so that it shines better. An open mind allows space to expand and accommodate new thoughts about the subject while the know-it-all attitudes close the door of opportunity of getting the clarity and hence keeps us in the circle. There is nothing wrong in telling that we lack proper knowledge. In fact the learners are those who surrender by telling “I need to know more.”
Bhagwan Buddha wants us to empty the bowl to get it filled……..
Learning is a continuous process; no human born can say that he has complete knowledge of all. Knowledge is ocean and what we know is just a drop in it or may be for some mugs fill. To a serious seeker there is scope for learning even in his deathbed. I know-it-all attitude is the hindrance to know more. If a person is about to tell about some incidence or place this I know-it-all attitude rushes in and make us tell that we already know it hampering the process of getting knowledgeable. I know-it-all attitude nurtures arrogance.
Why is it that we have such an attitude????????
An individual with such a negative attitude thinks that could get an edge over his colleagues or friends and could get him an upper hand. In reality with such attitude he will be missing some vital information that could be of help to him. This attitude is the boon of self pampering and also lack of humility. Sometimes may also be a situation to put down other person through implications. And even more dangerous is the attitude of thinking that there is nothing more to read and learn.
To a serious seeker there is even more to understand after knowing the subject to get clarity. There are forums such as this for a seeker to let the views and responses to make him understand better. It is a great opportunity for a seeker to interact with fellow seekers and master and get their views and polish his thoughts so that it shines better. An open mind allows space to expand and accommodate new thoughts about the subject while the know-it-all attitudes close the door of opportunity of getting the clarity and hence keeps us in the circle. There is nothing wrong in telling that we lack proper knowledge. In fact the learners are those who surrender by telling “I need to know more.”
Bhagwan Buddha wants us to empty the bowl to get it filled……..
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