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What is Knowledge ?

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"Knowledge is like a river; its nature is to flow. The dharma of knowledge is to flow to all corners of the world and nourish the cultures there. We should never stem its flow and thereby turn it into a stagnant pond. It is said that knowledge is the greatest gift one can give, for knowledge is imperishable. Even if we light a thousand lamps from one flame, the lustre of the first lamp never diminishes. Similar is the greatness of knowledge. Knowledge does not diminish, no matter how much it is shared. In fact, the more you give, the more it develops and expands." -- CHANCELLOR AMMA Source: http://amrita.edu/asas/amritapuri/index.php The Amrita School of Arts & Sciences at Amritapuri Campus took its birth from Chancellor Amma's educational vision. Amma's suggestion was to prepare a generation that could successfully meet the rigorous demands of the Information Age and at the same time, be imbued with the noble ideals of selfless service and love. Amma's visio