From SRI SRI RAVISHANKAR

[Guest guest]

Weekly Knowledge #355 Palo Alto, California

11 May 2002 USA

 

 

TWO TYPES OF KNOWLEDGE

 

There are two types of knowledge. The first one is pure knowledge

and the second one is applied knowledge. Applied knowledge may

benefit you directly and immediately but pure knowledge benefits you

indirectly in the long run.

 

If there are some things that you have studied or understood that

you are unable to put into practice, do not get disheartened.

Sometime in the future, if you do not discard the knowledge you have

as impractical, it will be of use to you.

 

Often people discard the pure knowledge for its lack of immediate

application. In fact these two types of knowledge compliment each

other. Applied knowledge without pure knowledge remains weak. And

pure knowledge without application will remain unfulfilled.

 

Do not discard or label the knowledge as impractical. Do not label

yourself as weak or unworthy because you are unable to apply the

knowledge in your day-to-day life.

 

Sometimes when you are alone in nature, silent, taking a walk,

looking at the sand on the beach, a bird in the sky, or while

meditating – suddenly the knowledge will emerge and you will

recognize the knowledge dawning in your life.

 

*****

 

News Flash:

 

Guruji went to Venice, Italy where he inaugurated the international

conference entitled "World Peace Through Prayer and Meditation."

 

In Switzerland, Art of Living courses will be offered to high school

teachers as part of their continuing education.

 

Mera Lee Goldman, the Mayor of Beverly Hills, California, officially

proclaimed May 9, 2002 to be "His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Day."

 

On May 6, the Mayor of Los Angeles, California - James K. Hahn -

formally recognized the "outstanding activities of the Art of Living

Foundation" for "outstanding efforts and accomplishments which have

been of great benefit to your community and particularly to the City

of Los Angeles."

 

An Advanced Course is being held now in the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

Jai Guru Dev