--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: A lamp kept on mound illumines the area…" description: "\"A lamp kept on mound illumines the area; if kept in a pit, it is as if it were not. A virtue that is practised is a lamp that shines for all; good thou..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3c0/sathya-sai-baba-712_areas_a-lamp-kept-on-mound-illumines-the-area_2579431.png" --- # A lamp kept on mound illumines the area; if kept in a pit… ![“A lamp kept on mound illumines the area; if kept in a pit, it is as if it were not. A virtue that is practised is a lamp that shines for all; good thoughts and good deeds have a way of influencing others. The gems of wisdom, the light of intuitive experience should not be kept away from fellow…” quote by Sathya Sai Baba](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3c0/sathya-sai-baba-712_areas_a-lamp-kept-on-mound-illumines-the-area_2579431.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3c0/sathya-sai-baba-712_areas_a-lamp-kept-on-mound-illumines-the-area_2579431.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3c0/sathya-sai-baba-712_areas_a-lamp-kept-on-mound-illumines-the-area_2579431.png) > “A lamp kept on mound illumines the area; if kept in a pit, it is as if it were not. A virtue that is practised is a lamp that shines for all; good thoughts and good deeds have a way of influencing others. The gems of wisdom, the light of intuitive experience should not be kept away from fellow - men. They have to be shared, even at the cost od one's life. That was the lesson Jesus taught and symbolised.” [Sathya Sai Baba](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sathya-sai-baba/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A practiced virtue shines like a lamp, illuminating others; wisdom and good deeds should be shared selflessly, even at great personal cost. **In simple terms:** Virtue spreads light; share wisdom and good deeds. Key Takeaway Share your insight and kindness freely. Themes virtue wisdom selflessness influence Mood inspirational reflective Type philosophical motivational When to use this quote - teaching - community service - personal sacrifice - leadership - mentorship Key Concepts spirituality ethical conduct altruism Questions to Reflect On - How can you share your strengths without burnout? - What small acts can you do today to illuminate others? 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