Knowledge comes from learning and wisdom from living

The word wise comes with a truck load of meanings. Interpretations may vary, but I realised its real meaning with experience, understanding and age.

I realised that despite making correct decisions, living well, raising children with values and good education, framing effective retirement plans, utilising time productively by reading and travelling, we might still not realise the real meaning of wisdom.

A wiser person is not only aware of her own findings but she will walk the extra mile to think of others, to engage in issues which may or may not relate to her.

Meeting the basic necessities of life can make it better and more fruitful, but without the consciousness of contributing towards society, we become more self-obsessed and smug.

In a world which is already full of angst and fear, taking that extra step is of utmost importance.

To be wise we must remove ego from our life altogether. I met country’s most versatile film directors, Jahnu Barua one evening. Through our discussions I learned something very profound which is now engraved in my heart forever.

Forgiveness is a very important attribute of a wise person. It is said that as we grow older, we become wiser. It is true to an extent because with each experience in life, we tend to take wiser decisions.

However, it is also advisable to inculcate the sense of responsibility among children so that they grow up to become wise citizens of India.