There is nothing wrong in verifying if a
student has acquired the knowledge imparted to him; but, the system of hurriedly
picking up a few who have learned more than the rest is a fake. And, when one
declares that the students, thus picked up, would deliver more for the benefit of
mankind than the others, he is either a fool or his intentions are doubtful.
Needless
to say that this system does not serve the purpose of exploring into the
unknown and creating new knowledge as that requires genuine commitment towards
truth, patience and freedom from all kinds of bias towards existing knowledge.
The
modern education system ensures that a few among many, who have collected a
minimum level of information, developed a defined set of mental and physical
skills, ability to function in a disciplined manner, and more importantly, a
very well developed attitude to achieve something more than the others leaving
them far behind; can be selected to fulfill the needs of their future
employers. Primarily the modern education system is about picking up people who
have the right aptitude for competing with others and a strong desire to
supersede others in their selfish interests; for such people, excellence means
nothing but being at the top.
A
genuine concern for the fellow human beings is the essence of humanity. How can
one be concerned for fellow human beings if he has learned to push or leave
others behind to succeed and to excel? The modern education system produces
servants that can serve their masters well. Such masters serve themselves and
not the humanity. Those who serve humanity are the servants themselves, they
cannot hire others.
The
modern education system delivers such youth that is primarily concerned about him
and those who hire him. Being concerned about the pain and sufferings of others
is not something that he is educated in. Humanity is only a subject of academic
interest for him.
PROMOD KUMAR SHARMA
[The writer of this blog is also the author of “Mahatma A
Scientist of the Intuitively Obvious” and “In Search of Our Wonderful Words”.]
Getting trained in following the Heart, in discernment of what comes from the Source, is indeed most needed. This training and way of living could be given at schools, if teachers are trained themselves in following their Path of Reconnection. I am not sure if only schools have to teach this, I think it should be everywhere around, in every aspect of our culture and thoughts.
ReplyDeleteI am hoping that very soon people understand your concerns and start to think about how doing it otherwise. Sure, it can happen and sure, it will contribute to real Heaven in Life.
Love to you all.
Sonokampo