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Panchadashi Lesson - A0625: Converting Information into Knowledge

Panchadashi
Module - A
Unit - A06
Lesson - A0625: Converting Information into Knowledge
By Raja Subramaniyan

Information is different from knowledge.

"You are Ever Witnessing Joy and not the body/mind complex" is a piece of information and not the knowledge. In order to convert this information into knowledge one has to go through a three-step process.

Statement 70: Inquiry is the first step towards knowledge

Inquiry will involve consistent and systematic study of the Scriptures under the guidance of a competent teacher for a considerable length of time.

Inquiry is the process of developing a sense of discrimination. Discriminating the real from the unreal is the foundation for gaining the ultimate knowledge.

One should inquire deeply about the body/mind complex and Ever Witnessing Joy in order to develop the sense of discrimination

Example: In order to segregate the real pearls from the unreal, one should have complete knowledge on both and skills to discriminate between the real and unreal.

Statement 71: Introspection is the second step towards knowledge

Assimilation of the information gained in Step 1, through logical questioning and practical testing. This step is crossed when the information becomes one's own knowledge, which does not need the support of the Scriptures or/ and the teacher.

Statement 72: Inner Transformation is the third step towards knowledge

Living by the newly acquired knowledge until one is as sure of the Real identity as one is sure of the Unreal identity before gaining the knowledge.

These three steps are elaborated in the next three units.

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