Use cleverness to counter corruptness, not cover corruptness
We all have a certain amount of cleverness and a certain amount of corruptness. Our cleverness enables us to go beyond the appearance of things [...]
When nothing feels filthy, everything may be tidy – or everything may be filthy
When nothing feels filthy everything may be tidy – or everything may be filthy Suppose we enter a tidy room. If we cast one thing [...]
Everyone has values, but not everyone’s values reflect real value
Everyone has values but not everyone’s values reflect real value Many people lament the lack of values in today’s world: “So many corrupt people sacrifice [...]
Impulse may run over intelligence but don’t let it take over intelligence
Impulse may run over intelligence but don’t let it take over intelligence Suppose some invaders attack a fort suddenly. The defenders, being caught unawares, are [...]
Intelligence is the last defense against indulgence – and also the first defense
Intelligence is the last defense against indulgence – and also the first defense An important fort usually has multiple layers of defense. The best security [...]
Intelligence shows how indulgence is harmful and how harmful indulgence is
Intelligence shows how indulgence is harmful and how harmful indulgence is Less than a century ago, smoking was considered harmless. It took decades of intelligent [...]
To believe whatever we see is to live like an animal
To believe whatever we see is to live like an animal Some people assert, “Seeing is believing.” Their intent in making this assertion may be [...]
Intelligence is meant to be the mind’s instructor not its instrument
Intelligence is meant to be the mind’s instructor not its instrument We all have within us something that is impulsive and something that is reflective. [...]
Our intelligence is not like a fixed deposit – it is like a stock market share
Our intelligence is not like a fixed deposit – it is like a stock market share Suppose we invest in stocks but think of such [...]
Intelligence means to know what to do when we don’t know what to do
Intelligence means to know what to do when we don’t know what to do Whenever we have to make decisions, we usually seek guidance from [...]
Use your intelligence to identify and rectify your conditioning, not to justify it
Use your intelligence to identify and rectify your conditioning not to justify it A prominent law-upholder such as a head of state is often protected [...]
If we think humbly we won’t have to act dumbly
If we think humbly we won’t have to act dumbly Suppose we are driving a car and come to an intersection. If we don’t know [...]
The mind treats us badly yet we trust it madly
The mind treats us badly yet we trust it madly Suppose an investment agent misled us into making bad investments. We wouldn’t trust them again. [...]
Intelligence may not be a decisive weapon but it is an incisive weapon
Intelligence may not be a decisive weapon but it is an incisive weapon Some seekers on the devotional path downplay the intelligence: “We just need [...]
When the mind is fast the intelligence needs to be faster
When the mind is fast the intelligence needs to be faster Our mind can act extremely fast – within moments, it can take our thoughts [...]
Intelligence means to understand how the mind makes us misunderstand
Intelligence means to understand how the mind makes us misunderstand Suppose we are driving a car and our rear-view mirror gives us a distorted picture, [...]