Both the good and the pleasant approach a person. The wise one examines them and discerns the difference. The wise chooses the good over the pleasant; the dull chooses the pleasant for comfort and ease.
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Source
- Tradition
- Hindu
- Source text
- Katha Upanishad
- Chapter
- Katha Upanishad
- Verse / page
- KU.1.2.2
- Topics
- WisdomSelf-DisciplineDiscernment
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Time is more precious than money, and more valuable than anything in the world. It's the greatest treasure, the essence of life. Use time wisely for spiritual growth, and don't waste a single moment.
Because you desired wisdom above all else, and did not ask for victory over your enemies, or riches, or long life, I will give you not only the wisdom you asked for to rule my people righteously, but also the things you did not ask for: riches, wealth, and glory, so that there will be no king like you before or after you.
We have been given this human life to understand the all-pervading, omnipresent God. This knowledge can only be given by someone who has themselves realized God. Life becomes truly happy only after meeting such a God-realized person.
Those who understand themselves, understand God.