A talk by Swami Parthasarathy

Education is defined as the manifestation of the perfection already in man. The word educate is derived from Latin. It means ‘to draw out’. Etymologically education therefore is drawing out. Deviating from this basic principle of education, the present educational systems mainly focus on feeding information from extrinsic sources. With minimum provision for students to pause, reflect and examine its intrinsic worth.

Students are expected to excel in academic subjects, sports and extra-curricular activities. They have to withstand pressures and overcome nervousness during times of examinations and interviews. Before they realize they are drawn into a rat race of fierce competition and struggle. This then becomes part & parcel of their lives and gets passed on to successive generations. Scope of education is not merely to provide them intelligence by which they can earn a living. Education should develop the core strength of any individual from within i.e. INTELLECT. Liberal education, uncontaminated with utilitarian motives, should enable an individual to:

• Make right choice at every juncture of life like course of study, career etc.
• Instill core values to control the whims and fancies of mind.
• Ignite the spark of creativity in you when you confront real-life situations.

Standard of LIVING is improved by intelligence whereas Standard of LIFE is enhanced by intellect.

Internationally eminent philosopher and spiritual guide Swami Parthasarathy is scheduled to deliver a talk on ROLE OF EDUCATION on Thursday, 22-Nov-2018 from 3:30pm to 5:00 pm at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, New Town. Though the talk is open for all, it is specifically oriented towards the youth to derive maximum benefit.