अमानित्वमदम्भित्वमहिंसा क्षान्तिरार्जवम् । आचार्योपासनं शौचं स्थैर्यमात्मविनिग्रहः ॥
Translation
Humility, freedom from pretension, non-violence, patience, honesty, service to a teacher, purity, steadiness, and self-control —
Explanation
It's notable that this list of the 'foundations of knowledge' contains no facts, credentials, or intellectual achievements at all — every item is a character trait. The Gita's picture of wisdom is built on how a person conducts themselves, not on what they've managed to memorize.
Reflect
Which of these character-based foundations, rather than any fact you know, most needs strengthening today?
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