"The Real Power: How Knowledge Shapes Authority

   "The Real Power: How Knowledge Shapes Authority

 

Knowledge is the true source of power. Unlike animals that rely on sheer physical strength, man is a rational being, gifted with the ability to think, reason, and learn. This intellectual power sets him apart and enables him to rise above others—not through brute force, but through understanding and wisdom.

 

Humans naturally seek to dominate their surroundings and assert superiority. Often, they believe that their way of thinking should be accepted by all. Yet, what truly gives a person authority is not force, but knowledge. An educated and well-informed individual is always better positioned than one who remains ignorant. Those who know lead; those who do not, follow.

 

Throughout history, knowledge has always defined leadership. In ancient times, Brahmins were revered not for wealth or strength, but for their wisdom. They guided kings and societies because they held knowledge that others lacked. Their intellectual superiority earned them power and respect in a largely uneducated society.

 

Physical strength may make a soldier proud, but that strength is directed by someone with greater strategic knowledge—the commander. And even the commander follows the wisdom of higher authorities who possess deeper understanding. This chain shows that power ultimately lies in the hands of those who know more.

 

In the modern world, this truth remains unchanged. Developed nations lead not merely because of resources, but because of superior knowledge, science, and technology. Their influence over developing countries is a result of intellectual advancement, not military might.

 

In every era, knowledge remains the most reliable foundation of power.

 

  "Breaking the Pattern: Awakening to the Present Moment"

To truly experience life, one must be fully present in the moment. However, our past often intrudes, colouring the way we perceive and respond to what is happening right now.

Consider this example: A man gently tapped a cab driver on the shoulder to ask a question. Instantly, the driver panicked—he swerved, narrowly missed a crash, and came to a stop just inches from a shop. Shaken, the driver shouted, “You scared me to death!”
The passenger, confused, apologized, “I didn’t know a tap could cause such fear.”
The driver explained, “It’s not your fault. This is my first day as a cab driver. For the last ten years, I’ve been transporting dead bodies in a van.”

This story illustrates how past experiences can shape our reactions in the present. If we aren’t fully aware, we let our history dictate our reality.

We also form emotional patterns that we repeat unconsciously. Take unhappiness, for example. There’s often an unspoken reward: sympathy. In contrast, happiness can trigger envy. Over time, we associate attention and emotional support with being miserable, creating a deceptive link between sympathy and love.

Since childhood, we learn to seek attention—feeding the ego. As adults, this need mutates into emotional strategies like anger or victimhood. Anger can act as a shield, protecting unhealed wounds. Misery becomes a pattern, and patterns, if left unchecked, begin to control us.

But there is a way out. Every time you feel miserable, pause and ask yourself: Is this a choice I’m making? Is there a hidden agenda here—perhaps to gain sympathy or to avoid vulnerability? If you become conscious of this mental game, you can let go of it.

The ego thrives on attention, dreams, comparison, and the illusion of control. It urges us to be better than others—not for contribution, but for validation. Even spirituality can become another pursuit of ego, where we visit temples or seek masters not for truth, but for personal gain.

Enlightenment is not a future event. It is available only in the now. If you sit by a river and truly observe, with no thoughts of past or future, you will touch that state.

The journey toward freedom begins with awareness. Observe your patterns. Question your motives. Release the ego’s grip. In doing so, you reclaim the present—and with it, the magic of life.

 

IF HE EXIST

 I drive joy there was a doctor in Benaras who spent 7 minutes in the morning and evening for mediation on God. Knowing this, his colleagues and friends laughed at him. One day they argued that he was wasting 7 precious minutes on something, which he had been misled into believing. The doctor replied, “Well, if God does not exist, I agree that I am wasting 7 minutes a day. But, if He exists? I am afraid you are wasting your entire lifetime. I prefer to waste 7 minutes rather than a lifetime. Why should you grudge me the 7minutes joy that I derive 4m.-

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