Tuesday, 31 March 2009

Ignorant Literacy!

"Aahara nidraa bhaya maidhunam cha
Samanameth pasubhir naranam
Jnanam naranamadhiko visesho
Jnanena heena pasubhissamana" - Devi Maahatmyam

Food, Sleep, Fear and Sex are common to Men and Animals. What distinguishes Men from Animals is his 'Jnanam' (Knowledge). A man without knowledge can be equated with an animal.

Hence the emphasis on Knowledge and need for developing a knowledge economy. Mere accumulation of Degrees and Diplomas are insufficient. One has to have in depth knowledge about his area of core competency. A person with Certificates but without possessing the knowledge that go with it, is equal to an illeterate. But our education system and the student focuses less on knowledge, and more on Degrees leading to the creation of a paradox named 'Ignorant Literate Generation'

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