Knowledge and the educated must be respected
Knowledge and the educated must be respected Respect and Importance Given to Knowledge and the Educated in the Mahābhārata SWOT of Knowledge S cholarship W orking as guidance O ffers T rue strength The Mahābhārata consistently places knowledge ( jñāna ) and learning above mere physical strength, royal birth, or military prowess. Kingship, success, and even moral victory are shown to depend on the guidance of the educated, especially those well‑versed in the Vedas and dharma. 1. Central Role of the Educated Brahmana Angaraparna instructs Arjuna , the epic explicitly states that a kṣatriya king must be guided by a learned brāhmaṇa , especially in matters of governance and protection of the kingdom. The king is advised to entrust the welfare of the state to a brāhmaṇa who is knowledgeable in the Vedas and Vedāṅgas . This shows that: Political power alone is insufficient. Sacred and intellectual authority is essential for righteous rule. 2. Knowledge ...