Man is not to drown himself in the well of the Shastras…
“Man is not to drown himself in the well of the Shastras, but he is to dive in their broad ocean and bring out pearls.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
One should not restrict themselves to narrow texts but explore the vast knowledge, extracting valuable insights.
In simple terms: Dive deep into knowledge, not just surface reading.
Explore broadly and extract wisdom.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- academic study
- spiritual practice
- creative work
- problem solving
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance breadth and depth?
- What “pearls” have you found in broad study?
Depth requires time and effort.